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Papal commission steps up work to educate church about abuse
Members of the pope's commission for child protection, including an abuse survivor, have been speaking with new bishops and major Vatican offices as part of a mandate to develop and educate the church about best practices.
Pope: Evangelize with mercy; people will ask what drives you
True evangelization is about one's approach, a "style" of freely and humbly accompanying those in need and helping people grow in their journey of faith, the pope said.
Focus of papal trip to Sweden is prayer, commemorations with Lutherans
From the beginning, the trip was designed around Pope Francis' participation in events marking the beginning of a yearlong commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Pope tells new bishops to build unity; division is work of the devil
The new bishops were participating in a seminar, often referred to as "new bishops' school," sponsored by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Exploring the final frontier, Star Trek offered peace, paper says
Honoring Star Trek's 50th anniversary, the Vatican newspaper said the overwhelmingly popular series gave the world a model of peace, tolerance and cooperation at a time of global tensions.
Chinese authorities arrest Wenzhou coadjutor after death of bishop
The local faithful said it was to prevent him from taking possession of the diocese after the death of Bishop Vincent Zhu Weifang.
Latin American coalition: Mining causing damage, not delivering benefits
Large-scale mining and extractive operations are failing to deliver economic benefits while causing environmental damage and human suffering throughout Latin America, said a coalition of church organizations and environmental groups.
Benedictines keep spiritual oases alive in hectic world, pope says
The world's Benedictines offer precious gifts by providing quality education, quiet refuge in a hectic world and loving hospitality to anyone in need, Pope Francis said.
Peace in the heart leads to peace in the world, pope says
Peace cannot be achieved by huge protests or international conferences unless it begins in people's hearts, Pope Francis said.
Religions must take lead in protecting creation, pope says
"We cannot help but admire the beauty and harmony that exists in all of creation; that is the gift that God gives us so that we may find him and contemplate him through his work," he said.