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Faith-based groups say fighting created humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Aid workers plead for peace after three years of sustained conflict have left millions starving, diseased and without basic shelter.
Vatican finance watchdog reports ongoing progress in oversight
Efforts to prevent money laundering, embezzlement and mismanagement are producing results, according to a new assessment. However, few cases have led to indictments and prosecutions by the Vatican City State.
Nigerian religious leaders condemn attack that kills 19 during Mass
The April 24 massacre, which claimed the lives of two priests, is the latest in a series of 50 killings over the past three years. US Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has joined interfaith calls for security and justice in Nigeria.
Listening must lead to action, clerical abuse survivors say
Pope Francis has scheduled four days in April to meet with victims, who hope to radically improve how the church both prevents and responds to accusations of sexual assault,
Nicaraguan bishops accept mediation role
Protests in Nicaragua have claimed 25 lives and left more than 400 injured -- the product of a heavy-handed crackdown, human rights observers allege.
Pope to host ecumenical prayer for peace in the Middle East
Pope Francis will travel to Bari, the southern Italian Adriatic port city, July 7 to host a day of reflection and ecumenical prayer for peace in the Middle East.
Pope, Council of Cardinals discuss new document on Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals have reviewed a complete draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, the Vatican spokesman said.
Survivor hopes papal meeting will bring end to ‘culture of abuse’
"I hope I can convey the pain of thousands of people who are still suffering, and that this is the beginning of the end of this culture of abuse and this culture of cover-up among bishops," Juan Carlos Cruz said.
Philippines revokes missionary visa of Australian nun
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the visa granted to Sister Fox gives her the "privilege to engage in missionary work and not in political activities."
Imprisoned clergy of Dachau remembered for fearless faith
When a virulent typhus epidemic swept through a World War II concentration camp in Dachau, Germany, in early 1945, many imprisoned Polish priests volunteered to minister to the dying men.