February 15, 2019
Christians must recognize Jesus in refugees, migrants, Pope says
VATICAN – Even if Christians struggle to recognize him with his "torn clothes (and) dirty feet," Jesus is present in the migrants and refugees who seek safety and a dignified life in a new land, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 14, 2019
Editorial: Francis takes the lead
The much-anticipated Vatican summit on clerical sexual abuse of minors is still days away but perhaps the strongest declaration to be expected from this unprecedented gathering of bishops has already been made.
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Editorial
February 14, 2019
What Indigenous People of the Amazon want the Church to know
LETICIA, Colombia – Rafael Noteno Capinoa, a Kichwa Indian, worries about what could happen to the forest around his village on Peru's Napo River if an oil company begins drilling in the area.
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International
February 14, 2019
Hearts, not just books, need to change to improve liturgy, Pope says
VATICAN – The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 14, 2019
Pope names Cardinal Farrell to serve as chamberlain of the Church
VATICAN – Pope Francis has named Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 71, the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, to serve as the camerlengo or chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church.
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International
February 14, 2019
Pope encourages sustainable development in rural areas to eradicate poverty, hunger
ROME – Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty and hunger a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.
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International
February 14, 2019
Pope Francis meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, artificial intelligence
VATICAN – The president of Microsoft, Brad Smith, told Pope Francis that a "human voice" was needed to speak up in the world of technology today.
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International
VATICAN – Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 13, 2019
Doing the right thing: Abuse summit aims to put the world’s bishops on the same page
Ever since Pope Francis announced in September that he was calling the heads of the world’s bishops’ conferences to Rome for an unprecedented summit on sexual abuse, expectations have been mounting.
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International
February 13, 2019
In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says
VATICAN – Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 13, 2019
Pope advances sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty
VATICAN – Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.
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Faith
February 12, 2019
Caritas members in Latin America look for ways to apply wisdom of Indigenous peoples, 'Laudato Si''
Catholic representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean, defining work for the next four years, looked for ways to build on the foundations of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si'" so it is taken into account by all nations.
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International
February 11, 2019
French order clarifies Pope's remarks over its founder's abuse
VATICAN – The leaders of three branches of the French religious Community of St. John insist their order has enacted strong protections against clerical sexual abuse, including the abuse of its nuns by its priests and brothers.
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International
February 11, 2019
People need liberation and healing, not condemnation, Pope says
VATICAN – Taking their cue from Christ, moral theologians can see that people need to be liberated and healed, not condemned, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 11, 2019
Cardinal Müller is following the path of Martin Luther with new manifesto, Cardinal Kasper says
MUNICH, Germany – Cardinal Walter Kasper has released a criticism of Cardinal Gerhard Müller’s “Manifesto of Faith,” accusing it of containing half-truths and blanket statements that could lead to division and confusion in the Church.
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International