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Once abandoned himself, Kenyan man now shelters thousands of kids
Abandoned by his family when he was 6 years old, he went on to become a successful businessman and then founder of Mully Children's Family, which offers shelter to children who themselves have been abandoned.
Diplomat’s recall not unusual, but justice must be served, says expert
The recall of a Vatican diplomat suspected by U.S. authorities of having a connection with child pornography reflects normal international protocol, but the suspect must be put on trial and receive punishment if found guilty, said a key organizer of a world congress on child protection.
Spanish church urges dialogue after disputed Catalan referendum
Church leaders appealed for calm in Spain's autonomous Catalonia region after hundreds of people were detained by authorities and more than 800 others were injured during a disputed independence referendum.
Immigration, health care are also pro-life issues, archbishop says
Pro-life issues cannot be restricted solely to bioethical concerns but must encompass a broader definition that defends life in every aspect, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Pope names Cardinal Burke a judge on Vatican supreme court
Pope Francis has named U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke a member of the Apostolic Signature, the church's supreme court, which the cardinal headed as prefect from 2008 to 2014.
Defend life, care for creation and give freely, pope says
Everyone, but especially young people, should have the "wonderful experience of giving" of their time and resources; giving open hearts and minds to brotherhood and sharing and is essential for building "the civilization of love," Pope Francis said.
Politicians must help people overcome fear of migrants, pope says
The fear "makes them feel they have the right to judge and to do so harshly and coldly, thinking they see clearly," the pope said. "But it's not true. One sees well only up close, which gives mercy."
U.S. House urged to pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan urged Congress to pass a ban on abortions starting at 20 weeks after fertilization, about the time doctors have determined that an unborn child can feel pain.
Florida Keys faces cleanup, long-term housing challenge after Irma
From Key Largo to Key West, the area is littered with storm-related wreckage of varying degrees, raising concerns about housing prospects especially for the many local employees and retirees who call this region home.
Maryland sets up task force to address racism
A statewide task force made up of Catholic and other officials has been formed to improve race relations and "to address the sin of racism that continues to be a divisive force in our country," the Archdiocese of Baltimore said.