
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Care for the dying does not mean relentlessly resisting death, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – People who are dying must be accompanied with the love of family members and the care of medical professionals, but there is no requirement that every means available must be used to prolong their lives, Pope Francis said.
Religious freedom must be protected, says Catholic-Muslim dialogue
Being Christian means being missionary, Pope says
Pope's pro-life challenge: Respect all life, oppose death penalty
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis' recent statement that the death penalty is incompatible with the Gospel focused less on a government's role in protecting its people and more on the need to defend the sacredness and dignity of every human life.
Death penalty is 'contrary to the Gospel,' Pope says
Vatican diplomat also wanted in Canada on child porn charges
VATICAN CITY - An arrest warrant has been issued in Canada for Msgr. Carlo Capella, the Vatican diplomat recalled from service in Washington in late August, who already was the subject of a Vatican criminal investigation involving child pornography.
'Share the journey,' embrace migrants, refugees, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – Christ calls believers to welcome migrants and refugees "with arms wide open, ready to give a sincere, affectionate, enveloping embrace," Pope Francis said, launching the "Share the Journey" campaign of Catholic charities around the world.