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Next Encuentro phase is action by parishes, dioceses on ideas, priorities
Nearly 3,000 Hispanic ministry leaders have gone back to their parishes and dioceses to share the ideas and fruits of the conversations that took place at the Fifth National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.
Hearing examines China’s policy on religion, new agreement with Vatican
Debate continues about whether the Vatican's provisional agreement with China will improve relations between the Chinese state and members of religious groups, which have had a long history of conflict.
Catholic aid agencies respond after quake, tsunami in Indonesia
UPDATED - Catholic aid agencies were among those working to assess the needs and get relief to the island of Sulawesi after an earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,400 people dead.
Church’s problems are caused by its own members, pope says
The pope spoke about the scandal and the priesthood with 100 priests and friends from the Diocese of Creteil, France, who were making a pilgrimage to Rome.
Love can make darkness of euthanasia disappear, pope says
Caring for the sick, especially those near death, cannot be reduced simply to giving them medicine, but must include providing healing and comfort that gives their lives value and meaning, Pope Francis said.
God works freely through whomever he wants, pope says
People should open their hearts and minds to recognize God's presence and action even in the most unusual and surprising places and in people "who are not part of our circle," the pope said.
Fight against the devil is spiritual ‘urban’ warfare, cardinal says
The most crucial battle against the devil is the one that Christians fight within themselves daily to resist selfish temptations that lead to destructive ends, a top Vatican official said.
Forged from closures, St. Katharine marks 25 years serving Chester
Born from the contentious closing of five Catholic parishes in the city in 1993, St. Katharine Drexel has earned street cred for its ministry to the poor and commitment to education, along with optimism for the future.
Networks, not division: Pope chooses 2019 Communications Day theme
Christians must do more to make sure the media, especially social networks, are places of dialogue and respect for others, rather than instruments for highlighting differences and increasing divisions.
Pope: Pray to protect church from devil, step up fight against abuse
ope Francis asked every Catholic in the world to pray for the protection of the church from attacks by the devil, but also that the church would be more aware of its sins and stronger in its efforts to combat abuse.