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Pope: Hunger caused by ‘indifference of many, selfishness of a few’
In a message to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization conference July 3, the pope said wars, terrorism and forced displacements are not "inevitable but rather the consequence of concrete decisions" that have led to the lack of food and adequate nutrition to the helpless.
Pope calls for respecting parents’ wishes to care for dying child
Expressing his closeness to the parents, Pope Francis said he was "praying for them, hoping that their desire to accompany and take care of their own baby until the end is not disregarded."
Pope names archbishop to succeed Cardinal Muller at doctrine office
The Vatican announced July 1 that the pope chose as prefect Spanish Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, 73, a Jesuit theologian who had been appointed secretary of the congregation in 2008 by then-Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope leads prayers for peace in Venezuela
Pope Francis led thousands of pilgrims in praying for Venezuela as the country continues to descend into chaos while government authorities press ahead with plans to change the country's constitution.
Canadians think religion does more harm than good, latest poll says
Ipsos Public Affairs surveyed 1,001 Canadians online from March 20 to 23 and the results suggest more Canadians are moving away from formal religions.
U.N. must help limit weapons of mass destruction, Vatican diplomat says
Archbishop Bernardito Auza told an open debate during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council June 28 that efforts to increase coordination nationally, regionally and internationally must be strengthened so that the number of such weapons declines.
Vietnamese Catholic blogger sentenced to 10 years in prison
U.N. human rights experts said June 30 in Geneva that the trial did not meet international standards and appeared to be aimed at intimidating activists.
Poverty, inequality in Latin America at unthinkable levels, pope says
Latin America's traditional social values of cooperation and solidarity must prevail over the societal ills that threaten the livelihood of the region's inhabitants, Pope Francis said.
Pope to attend prayer meeting, visit children’s home in Colombia
Here is the detailed schedule of events planned for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia Sept. 6-10. The schedule was released by the Vatican June 23.
Marawi bishop says church can’t negotiate with terrorists who hold priest
The Catholic bishop in the southern Philippine city of Marawi dismissed as "ridiculous" proposals to negotiate for the release of a priest held captive by terrorist gunmen.