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Italian police recover stolen relic of St. John Bosco

Inside a copper teapot in a kitchen cupboard, Italian police found the relic of St. John Bosco that had been stolen two weeks earlier from the basilica erected at his birthplace.

In recognizing one’s weakness, God’s strength can be found, pope says

However, recognizing one's own vulnerability is "one of the most difficult things in life," and those who fail to accept that truth about themselves set off on a path of deceit and hypocrisy, the pope said.

Dozens of priests resign from Indonesian diocese to protest bishop

At least 69 priests from Ruteng Diocese submitted letters of resignation in mid-June, quitting their posts as episcopal vicars and parish priests, and demanded that Bishop Hubertus Leteng heed their calls for a complete overhaul of how the diocese is run.

At Loreto school, South Sudanese girls from diverse tribes live in peace

In a country wracked by civil war and ethnic strife, Irish nuns have created a unique space where young women can dream of a better future and begin to acquire the skills that will help them construct it.

Vatican supports new elections to solve Venezuelan crisis

Negotiations between government and opposition groups in Venezuela, followed by free and fair elections, are needed to put an end to violence and bring relief to the suffering people, a Vatican official said.

Pope, Rabbi Skorka join effort to promote friendship across faiths

Reaching out to people of other religions can be both challenging and enriching for individuals and is the only hope for true peace in the world, said a variety of religious leaders, including Pope Francis.

Charting change: Vatican statistics track church health indicators

The health of the Catholic Church can be measured in many ways, and the Vatican has a special office just for that purpose.

Church officials say Cameroonian bishop death was murder, not suicide

The bishops named at least three other church officials, dating back to 1988, whose murders had not been solved.

Church groups, government help Bangladeshis affected by landslides

Emergency services and church aid groups have rushed to assist thousands of people affected by a landslide that killed at least 136 people, injured dozens and made thousands homeless in southeastern Bangladesh.

Earthquake triggers landslides in western Guatemala

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake June 14 in western Guatemala resulted in landslides that closed the Inter-American Highway, which connects many Central American nations.