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Pope recalls courage of WYD graphic artist who died of cancer
Pope Francis held up the life of a young man who designed the World Youth Day graphics as a gift to the church.
‘The world is at war,’ but religions are not, pope says on way to Krakow
While it "is not at as organic" as past world wars, "it is organized and it is war," the pope told journalists July 27 on his flight to Krakow.
Boston cardinal encourages WYD pilgrims to embrace mercy every day
Emphasizing the World Youth Day theme focused on mercy and the Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, Cardinal O'Malley called on the young people in Tauron Arena July 27 to bring God's mercy to life as Jesus did.
Spread message of divine mercy, Krakow cardinal says at WYD opening
"You bring with you many experiences. You bring many desires. You speak numerous languages. But starting today, we are going to communicate with each other in the language of the Gospel -- a language of love, brotherhood, solidarity and peace."
Pope urges Poles to value their memories, but be open to change
Poland's memory and identity are the two catalysts that will lead the country forward and turn hopeless situations -- such as those facing migrants -- into opportunities for future generations, Pope Francis said.
Police raise security threat level in Krakow but say no concrete danger
Polish police have raised the official security threat level at World Youth Day in Krakow, after an Iraqi man was arrested with traces of explosives.
WYD pilgrims try to grasp the grimness of death at Auschwitz camps
"It's very sad that humans could have done this to other humans. It's amazing (that) you're walking in the suffering. In the silence you hear the stumbling, the falling, the crying of the people."
Catholics often first responders to slaves at sea, U.S. official says
The church's longtime ministry with seafarers puts them in a unique position to be among the first to identify victims of trafficking and provide them needed services no one else may be offering.
Pope expresses shock over violence in French church
The murder of a priest in northern France, taken hostage with other faithful during a weekday Mass July 26, is another act of "absurd violence" amidst too much senseless violence and death, Pope Francis said.
Challenges change in AIDS fight, but churches asked to continue help
As the world moves into the fourth decade of the fight against AIDS, new challenges confront those struggling against the epidemic, and faith communities must continue to assure that those affected by the virus have both treatment and hope.