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Tension escalates on India-Pakistan border
More than 40,000 villagers have fled their homes since Indian and Pakistani soldiers began exchanging fire across their borders.
Churches in Syrian enclave say Turkish bombing is killing civilians
Churches in Afrin, Syria, are calling on the world to stop the slaughter of civilians during the Turkish military assault.
Support families, human dignity, pope tells global leaders at Davos
"Now is the time to take courageous and bold steps for our beloved planet. This is the right moment to put into action our responsibility to contribute to the development of humanity," he told corporate and political leaders.
Cardinal praises House for voting to protect babies who survive abortion
"A child born alive following an abortion should receive the same degree of care to preserve her life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age," Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said.
Serving isolated parishes may mean ordaining married men, cardinal says
"It is not about being in favor of or against something, but about attentively evaluating various possibilities without being closed or rigid," said Cardinal Beniamino Stella, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy.
In Holy Land, U.S. bishops say building walls does no good
Bishop Elizondo was among 10 Hispanic U.S. bishops visiting the Holy Land and meeting with Israelis and Palestinians to get a better understanding of the Holy Land situation and to advocate for "bridges not walls."
Pro-life marchers want their message to transcend politics
UPDATED - "Certainly, to have the president show his support for March for Life is encouraging," said Katrina Gallic of North Dakota. However, she added, involvement for others is "more than a political stance, but should be seen as an ethic for all of humanity."
In Chile and Peru, pope tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity
Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders.
Pope apologizes to sex abuse victims, defends accused Chilean bishop
Speaking with journalists on his flight to Rome from Lima, Peru, Jan. 21, the pope said he only realized later that his words erroneously implied that victims' accusations are credible only with concrete proof.
Church in Peru must resist division, pope tells bishops, nuns
Speaking to Peru's contemplative nuns and to the nation's bishops, Pope Francis said that while tensions and differences are inevitable, the church must be ready to deal with them "in a spirit of unity, honesty and sincere dialogue."