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Dozens killed in protests as U.S. embassy inaugurated in Jerusalem
International media reported that in Gaza, at least 52 people were killed, including five under the age of 18, and some 2,000 were injured. The death toll was expected to rise.
Pope’s Lamborghini fetches nearly $1 million for charity at auction
The Italian luxury carmaker donated the white vehicle with gold stripes to the pope in November. The pope put his diminutive signature on the car's hood, then put the vehicle up for auction to raise money for charity.
Indonesian Christian leaders call for unity after suicide bombings
A family of five, including three children, carried out a suicide bombing on two motorcycles at police headquarters in East Java's provincial capital, Surabaya, police said.
Man with local roots will lead national office for family, laity
Dominic Lombardi, formerly an official working in the church's evangelization efforts in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, has been named director of the U.S. Catholic conference's Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
After dam bursts, bishops urge Kenya to step up response to tragedies
A dam on a commercial farm in southwestern Kenya burst after heavy rains May 9, killing at least 45 people. Hundreds of homes, schools and churches were destroyed when the dam burst and water obliterated all in its path.
Jesus in heaven invites all Christians to share his good news, pope says
As they journey through life, Christians must look for Christ, especially among the poor, and give concrete signs of hope to others, Pope Francis said.
Young people in the church need to be heard, not silenced, pope says
In a video message to young people gathered at several sites around the world to pray the rosary together May 12, the pope warned of the "dangers of speaking to young people without letting them speak, leaving them at 'a safe distance.'"
Vatican: Pope wants bishops to take responsibility for abuse scandal
Pope Francis called to "examine the causes and consequences" of the clerical sexual abuse scandal and acknowledge personal responsibility and "the mechanisms that in some cases led to a cover up and serious omissions regarding the victims,"
Life influences how people deal with environment, say Mideast faith leaders
An interfaith conference aimed at bringing religion into play for the environment -- not an easy task in a region where religion has often been a force for separation rather than cooperation and where many people live under poverty and hardship.
Volcano’s lava flow displaces members of one Hawaii parish
In addition to offering prayers, the Catholic Church is stepping into action on behalf of hundreds of residents displaced from a fierce and unpredictable volcanic eruption.