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Oil, arms deemed more important than people in Middle East, pope says
The cold-heartedness demonstrated in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East is like a bitter winter that seems like it will never end, said Pope Francis.
Former nuncio will face Vatican trial on charges of abuse, child porn
Jozef Wesolowski, the laicized former nuncio to the Dominican Republic, is accused of "a number of offenses" committed between 2008 and the date of his arrest in September 2014.
Franciscan: Encyclical title affirms all creatures have common creator
"Laudato Si'," the title Pope Francis chose for his encyclical on the environment, comes from a hymn of praise by St. Francis of Assisi that emphasizes being in harmony with God, with other creatures and with other human beings, said the head of the Franciscan order.
Quebec Archdiocese reshapes itself as Mass attendance falls
With the decision to close one of its largest and most important churches, the Archdiocese of Quebec is sending a clear message: The future of even the most majestic churches cannot be guaranteed anymore.
Archbishop from Iraq asks West to step up efforts to oust Islamic State
Speaking with the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need on the first anniversary of the Islamic State's takeover of Mosul, Archbishop Moshe said that forcing out Islamic State forces was the "best solution" for the 120,000 displaced Christians who fled the city June 10, 2014, and nearby towns and villages that were seized in early August.
Want to end hunger? Change your life, pope says
Vague concerns about hunger must be turned into action with policies that guarantee access to food, and lifestyles that stop wasting and start sharing, Pope Francis said.
Priest in Jordan ministering to refugees believes he’s living with saints
For Father Jaar, the daily experience of serving a dozen Iraqi Christian families who fled Islamic State attacks last August, has deeply affected his own spiritual journey and transformed his life.
Pope pushes Putin to work for peace in eastern Ukraine
When Pope Francis met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vatican June 10, the principal topic of their conversation was the ongoing crisis in eastern Ukraine.
Irish bishop: Let’s discuss ordaining married men as priests
Bishop Leo O'Reilly wants a commission of the Irish bishops' conference "to consider all options" in October, then "take it from there."
Pope OKs plan to probe bishops who don’t act on sex abuse
New procedures will enable the Vatican to investigate and judge claims of "abuse of office" by bishops who allegedly failed to protect people from sexual abuse.