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Australian police question Cardinal Pell in Rome regarding alleged sexual abuse

October 26, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Australian police questioned Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, in Rome regarding accusations of alleged sexual abuse.

Refugee deaths at sea reach all-time high, U.N. agency reports

October 26, 2016

ROME – The number of migrants and refugees who have died while making the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean is expected to reach an all-time high in 2016, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency said.

Vatican, church set to open archives related to Argentina's 'dirty war'

October 25, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Following the authorization and recommendations of Pope Francis, documents housed in the Vatican and Argentine church's archives pertaining to Argentina's "dirty war" will be made available for review, said a joint press statement.

Venezuelan president meets with Pope amid crisis

October 25, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis met privately with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, urging a peaceful dialogue between the country's government and opposition to resolve the current political and economic crisis, the Vatican said.

South African church leaders warn against withdrawal from International Criminal Court

October 25, 2016

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africa's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court could encourage a large-scale African exodus from the court and entrench impunity, warned the justice and peace commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Manila Archdiocese launches drug rehab program emphasizing healing

October 24, 2016

MANILA, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Manila officially launched a drug rehabilitation program Oct. 23, with a heavy emphasis on spiritual formation in the wake of the Philippine government's war on drugs.

Venezuelan cardinal-designate has gotten closer to people as situation worsens

October 24, 2016

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Cardinal-designate Baltazar Porras Cardozo of Merida, Venezuela, is known throughout his country, and his appointment as a cardinal gave the people something to celebrate, said a woman who has worked with him for 20 years.

Pope expresses shock over cruelty waged against innocent Iraqis

October 24, 2016

VATICAN CITY – As a military operation in northern Iraq fights to wrest control of areas held by retaliating Islamic State forces, Pope Francis criticized the "cruelty" and heinous violence waged against innocent civilians.

In Turkey, Iraqi Christians waiting for resettlement live in limbo

October 23, 2016

ISTANBUL – Yako Hanna, 36, always keeps an eye on his phone waiting for a call that would change his life.

Central African Republic clergy: Cardinal-designate will continue to unite people

October 23, 2016

OXFORD, England – Clergy in the Central African Republic say their first cardinal will continue to work to reunite the country after years of civil war and speak up for the continent's poor.