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Pope leads prayers for victims of ‘perverse plague’ of trafficking
Human trafficking is "brutal, savage and criminal," Pope Francis said, but often it seems like people see it as a sad, but normal fact of life.
Head of Knights of Malta relief efforts says sea rescue is a ‘mission’
While European leaders continue to debate how to handle the influx of migrants, the head of the Order of Malta's Italian relief corps said that search and rescue operations are a human obligation.
Americans end pilgrimage to Canadian shrine after 95 years
Leonardo DiVittorio, who organizes the Ahearn Pilgrimage, said the change was necessary because the Redemptorists will no longer manage the basilica inn; they want to focus their energy on the shrine.
Build communities that support positive change, pope tells youths
Pope Francis urged young Brazilian Catholics to follow the example of Mary by courageously setting out to improve their society with love for the poor and a commitment to make real connections with other people.
Pope names coadjutor to Hong Kong as Cardinal Tong retires as bishop
ope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal John Tong Hon as bishop of Hong Kong. Coadjutor Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung, 70, succeeds the cardinal as head of the diocese, the Vatican announced Aug. 1.
British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care
Charlie Gard, the British baby whose legal battle caught the attention of the world, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday, his family announced.
Cardinal says Venezuela must take blame for 10 election-related deaths
"This is the responsibility of the president of the republic, the high command, and the ministers," Cardinal Urosa told the Caracas newspaper El Nacional July 31. "They will have to explain this to God" and the courts.
Kenyan Catholic bishops urge peaceful vote
"We need to create a peaceful environment to demonstrate our patriotism for our wonderful country and ensure that all parts are in peace," said Bishop Philip Anyolo, chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Legal paths for migration help stop trafficking, Catholic groups say
Stopping criminal networks of human traffickers will require the creation of "safe, legal and responsible migration pathways" so that vulnerable migrants and refugees do not feel forced to turn to smugglers to reach their destinations.
Feminist group says it detonated explosion at Mexican bishops’ offices
An anarchist group calling itself "Informal Feminist Commando of Anti-Authoritarian Action Coatlicue" has claimed credit for detonating an explosive device outside the Mexican bishops' conference offices.