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God loves all his children, even the ‘homely,’ pope says at Mass
The Book of Genesis makes clear that God gave human beings three great gifts: their identity as children of God, their role as protectors and custodians of creation and the call to love, Pope Francis said.
Money, pride make people ignore God’s word, neglect others, pope says
"The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable," Pope Francis wrote.
Keep searching for unity, pope tells German Lutherans, Catholics
Christ's call for his disciples to be one requires that even as they try to resolve their differences on doctrinal and moral questions, they must get used to working and praying together, Pope Francis said.
Vatican releases updated guidelines for bioethical questions
To offer clearly and accurately the Catholic Church's positions on abortion, contraception, genetic engineering, fertility treatments, vaccines, frozen embryos and other life issues, the Vatican released an expanded and updated guide of the church's bioethical teachings.
Only a slave to God’s love understands true freedom, pope says
The freedom that comes from receiving the gift of a joyful Christian life can only come to those who are held captive by God's love, Pope Francis said.
Culture of life the only answer to throwaway logic, pope says
Following in the path of St. Teresa of Kolkata, Christians are called to stand up and defend the lives of the unborn and the vulnerable, the pope said Feb. 5 in his remarks after the recitation of the Angelus prayer.
Australian abuse commission begins ‘Catholic wrapup,’ lists total stats
Gail Furness, senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission, reported on summary data which showed that between January 1980 and February 2015, 4,444 people made allegations of child sexual abuse that related to more than 1,000 institutions.
Economy of communion offers second chances, promotes sharing, pope says
A truly Christian approach to running a business would be modeled after the father in the Gospel story of the prodigal son by giving jobs and a second chance to those who have made mistakes, Pope Francis said.
Pope names top official as ‘exclusive spokesman’ to Order of Malta
The pope's letter made no mention of how Archbishop Becciu's responsibilities would overlap with those of Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, the current cardinal patron of the order.
South African Jesuits shocked at actions that led to 94 patient deaths
Deaths caused by dehydration, septic bed sores and uncontrolled seizures followed the transfer of more than 1,300 patients from a hospital to unlicensed nongovernmental organizations.