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December 30, 2017

Complex world needs clear essentials of Gospel, Pope tells theologians

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24.
VATICAN – In an increasingly complex world of unprecedented scientific and technological challenges, theologians must communicate what is essential about life and help Christians proclaim God's merciful, saving grace, Pope Francis told a group of Italian theologians.
Published in International
December 28, 2017

Vatican agency says at least 23 church workers killed in 2017

12.28.2017 Demonstrators at the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City demand justice for victims of violence Dec. 11, 2016. The majority of Catholic Church workers violently killed in 2017 were victims of attempted robberies, the Vatican's Fides agency said, with Nigeria and Mexico topping the list countries where the most brutal murders were carried out.
VATICAN – The majority of Catholic Church workers violently killed in 2017 were victims of attempted robberies, the Vatican's Fides agency said, with Nigeria and Mexico topping the list countries where the most brutal murders were carried out.
Published in International