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Panelists say from day one, Pope Francis showed world he would be a pastor
First impressions of Pope Francis in 2013 revealed his style and pastoral priorities, and since then, his words and actions have continued to inspire and challenge the Catholic Church and the world.
New asylum rules ignore plight of Central Americans, Catholic leaders say
Two Catholic leaders expressed concerned with the federal government's plan to send Central Americans who want asylum in the U.S. to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador where they would be required to apply for U.S. asylum while in one of those countries.
Pro-life leaders say amendment would ‘enrich’ abortion providers overseas
Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, the amendment " has several problematic provisions," the pro-life leaders said in a Nov. 21 letter to Trump, saying it "must be removed" before final passage of the bill.
Students develop ways for blockchain to ease poverty locally
A "hackathon" among 50 Villanova students from multiple disciplines studied how to use the emerging digital transaction technology to address poverty in concrete ways, such as credit management.
Vatican announces new youth advisory body
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life is setting up a specialized team of 20 young Catholic leaders as advisers. All participated in the 2018 synod on youth and are active in Catholic communities.
Teens at NCYC embrace volunteer opportunities, take time to help others
Many teenagers made sure the time they spent in the thematic park during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis also was about helping others.
Bishop accused of abuse headed back to Argentina for court appearance
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta was set to leave Vatican City to present himself before judicial authorities in Argentina before a Nov. 28 deadline that, if ignored, could result in an arrest warrant.
Pittsburgh bishop to colleagues in Rome: Give everything for the flock
Bishop Zubik was the principal celebrant and homilist at the first Mass the bishops of New Jersey and Pennsylvania celebrated during their visits "ad limina apostolorum" -- to the threshold of the apostles -- to report on the status of their dioceses.
Powerful nations protect all life, pope says in Japan
Beauty, creation and each human life are gifts of God to be treasured and shared, not enslaved to current societal ideas of what is valuable, perfect or productive, Pope Francis said at a Mass in the famous Tokyo Dome.
Pope: Reverence for life, not profit, must determine use of nuclear power
While not adopting the Japanese bishops' opposition to nuclear power plants as his own, Pope Francis insisted the 2011 meltdown at the Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Fukushima raises serious questions.