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Return of Guam archbishop would be disastrous, says coadjutor
"I think it would be a disaster if Archbishop Apuron were to return as the bishop of record," said Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, because of the extent of the loss of trust among the faithful and the "widespread disarray" left behind in church operations.
Pope to beatify Colombian martyrs during visit
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that Pope Francis will beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve of Arauca and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos. The beatification Mass will be at Catama field in Villavicencio Sept. 8.
Economic solutions need broader vision, pope tells G-20 leaders
In a message sent to world leaders attending the meeting, Pope Francis said they must reflect on the repercussions their decisions may have on the entire global community, not just their own countries.
At Scholas summit, young people look beyond their bubbles
Scholas Occurrentes started as a conduit for encounters between public and private schools in Argentina, it was adopted as a global youth project of the Vatican with the aim of educating young people in the commitment for the common good.
Even the most bitter of enemies can forge peace, says filmmaker
If Martin McGuinness and the Rev. Ian Paisley can wage peace instead of war, anyone can, according to TV and movie director Nick Hamm.
Art as you’ve never seen it: New film highlights Pope Francis’ vision
Not many people know about Pope Francis' love of film, literature, music and the role he believes art can play in evangelization, social change and spiritual transformation. A new documentary produced by the Vatican Museums and Vatican City State aims to fill that void.
U.S., European bishops call for a plan to eliminate nuclear weapons
A joint declaration by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions called upon the U.S. and European nations to work with other nations to "map out a credible, verifiable and enforceable strategy for the total elimination of nuclear weapons."
Church officials upset that Myanmar won’t allow U.N. fact-finders
In late June, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon called on the government to work with the international community to investigate crimes reported by the U.N. in a "truly independent" way that results in "justice and accountability."
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, former Vatican spokesman, dies of cancer
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, who spent 22 years as director of the Vatican press office, died at home in Rome July 5 at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Catholics urged to make serving Lord the foundation of their lives
Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory urged the thousands attending the 2017 Eucharistic Congress to make serving the Lord the foundation of their lives as Joshua and his family did.