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Chinese bishop detained briefly during Holy Week
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin is the bishop of the underground church of Mindong Diocese. He was approved by the Vatican but not recognized by the Chinese government.
Prelate cautions Poles, Hungarians on nationalism, xenophobia
A Polish archbishop warned the leaders of Poland and Hungary, traditionally Catholic countries, about their authoritarian direction. He said the two peoples should stand together to defend Christian values and face national challenges.
Young Ohio boy’s wish to meet Pope Francis comes true
While many people hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis and greet him, 12-year-old Peter Lombardi got something even better than he imagined: a ride in the popemobile around St. Peter's Square.
Pope: Christians may be sinners, but they can’t be corrupt, mafioso
Though they may go to church and say they are people of faith, the corrupt and "mafioso" have absolutely nothing Christian about them, Pope Francis said.
Priest’s death shows fragility of peace in Central African Republic
Two forces -- the Christian-dominated Anti-Balaka and the rebel Seleka, led by Arab-speaking Islamists -- have clashed in the mineral-rich area for years.
Cardinal Tagle questions acts of ‘kings’ who use violence to intimidate
In his homily during early morning Mass for the blessing of palms March 25 in Manila, the prelate poured scorn on leaders "full of cockiness and devoid of humility."
Congo cardinal invites young people to shape country’s future
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo called on young men in particular to resist being recruited by "failed" politicians to join militia groups, which in turn unleash terror on civilians by attacking villages, looting property and raping women.
Mary, Mother of the Church should be celebrated this year, cardinal says
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, headed by Cardinal Sarah, had announced in early March Pope Francis' decision to add the feast to the church's calendar as an "obligatory memorial."
No Holy Week observance planned in war-torn Philippine city
There will be no Holy Week observance this year in Marawi almost a year after extremist gunmen occupied the southern Philippine city.
‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis asked the young people "not to keep quiet. Even if others keep quiet, if we older people and leaders keep quiet, if the whole world keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you cry out?"