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Where silence should reign: Pope will pray, not speak, at Auschwitz
During his trip to Poland for World Youth Day, Pope Francis will go to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp. He said he wants to go alone and say nothing. "And may the Lord give me the grace to cry," he said.
Duterte sworn in as Philippine president, vows to listen to the people
Rodrigo Duterte, a controversial town mayor dubbed "Dirty Harry" and "The Punisher" for his tough stance on crime, was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines June 30.
Syrian church personnel train to better confront humanitarian crisis
Catholic charities, religious orders and dioceses met to better plan and implement the aid work they are doing to help more than 12 million people in need of help in Syria and at least 8 million people in Iraq.
Faith, tradition highlight First Nation Sunday at Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre
In a year marked by political and ethical debates regarding Canada's First Nations, organizers decided to focus on the Christian message and the native peoples' long-standing devotion to St. Anne.
Some Colombians see papal visit as chance to examine church role in war
"The pope's visit is an opportunity for the Colombian church to reflect deeply on its role in the violence that has plagued our country," Father Alberto Franco said.
SSPX head claims pope is encouraging error
"The Society of St. Pius X prays and does penance for the pope, that he might have the strength to proclaim Catholic faith and morals in their entirety," said a statement published June 29.
Pope prays for peace following Turkey terrorist attack
"Let us pray for the victims, their families and for the dear Turkish people," Pope Francis said after the "heinous" attack June 27 that left 41 dead and 239 injured. Turkey's leader fingered the Islamic State as the culprit.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI says he ‘feels protected’ by Pope Francis
Retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sincere gratefulness to Pope Francis, saying that his goodness "from the first moment of your election, in every moment of my life here, touches me deeply."
English bishops condemn rise in xenophobic attacks after Brexit vote
British police reported 85 hate crimes in the three days after Britain voted to leave the European Union June 23, a 57 percent jump from the month earlier.
Suicide bombers hit predominantly Christian Lebanese village near border
Local news reports stated that the Islamic State group was suspected of the attack in the village of Qaa, which was carried out June 27 around 4 a.m. At least 15 people were injured.