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Pope hails Colombia peace accord, briefly comments on ‘Brexit’
Commenting on the peace agreement reached in Colombia, Pope Francis hailed the end of "more than 50 years of war and guerilla warfare and so much bloodshed."
World Day of Migrants to reflect on vulnerable, voiceless minors
Explaining the pope's choice for the theme, the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers said the pope wants "to focus attention on the littlest of the little."
Some Melkite bishops boycott synod, resulting in lack of quorum
Those who did not attend called for the resignation of Melkite Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham, who has held his post since 2000.
Benedict shows core of priesthood is being ‘immersed in God,’ pope says
Pope Benedict XVI's decision to retire and live a life fully dedicated to prayer represents one of the most important lessons he gives the world's priests, Pope Francis said.
Colombia is moving toward peace, but issues remain, says archbishop
Archbishop Luis Castro Quiroga spoke in early June, before the June 22 announcement that the two sides had reached an agreement on several sticky issues, including a bilateral cease-fire.
Unity, honor and hope on pope’s agenda for Armenia
In more than 1,700 years as an officially Christian nation, he said, "you have found in the cross of Christ and in your genius the strength always to rise again even from the sufferings that were among the most terrible that history recalls."
Cardinal visits Ukraine to show solidarity with those suffering from war
In the eastern city of Zaporizhzhya, Cardinal Pietro Parolin symbolically launched Pope Francis' humanitarian plan to help Ukrainians affected by the war.
CRS, other agencies helping Iraqis fleeing Fallujah fighting
"These people desperately need food and water," Nikki Gamer, a CRS communications officer, told CNS. "There is little infrastructure in place to address the needs of so many people at once."
Before Brexit vote, liturgy highlights plight of refugees
Concerns over immigration might tip the so-called Brexit vote, but a June 19 liturgy brought home the precarious plight of the displaced and how Christians respond to it.
Mexican churchmen say teacher conflict indicates greater social unrest
Churchmen have offered to mediate a conflict between the government and protesting teachers after an attempt at dislodging a roadblock left eight dead and dozens more injured.