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Even in midst of trials, Jesus never deserts his faithful, pope says
Following Christ may take a person down a path that leads to anguish, isolation, even martyrdom, but a Christian will never feel bitterness or regret because Christ never leaves his or her side, Pope Francis said.
Florida Supreme Court: Juries must be unanimous in death penalty verdicts
The 5-2 ruling puts Florida in line with most other states that require unanimous jury support for the death sentence.
Memorial marking where Moses saw Promised Land reopens in Jordan
Believed by ancient tradition to be the site where Moses saw the Promised Land and died, a church and monastery are perched atop this 3,300-foot rugged mountain facing the northern end of the Dead Sea.
Shipment heads to Haiti from Miami; plans begin for next phase of relief
Exactly one week after citing an "urgent need" for donations, the Archdiocese of Miami loaded 22 pallets of rice, canned goods, hygienic supplies and diapers onto a ship for transport to Haiti's southwestern peninsula.
Some Iraqis hopeful, but aid groups have concerns about Mosul offensive
Iraqi Christians are cautiously welcoming the start of the battle for Mosul and the Ninevah Plain, their ancestral homeland of the past 14 centuries from which they were brutally driven out by the Islamic State group more than two years ago.
Vatican, Italy tax agreement goes into effect
Individuals and entities that have accounts at the Vatican bank and are subject to taxation in Italy will have until mid-April to report to Italian authorities the income earned by their Vatican accounts.
Bishop Cantu: Congo’s bishops working hard to steer nation to peace
"Even as we met with people in Kinshasa, the situation was shifting constantly," Bishop Cantu said, noting that "tensions are high and lives are at stake."
Pope canonizes seven saints who ‘fought the good fight of faith’
Each one "struggled to the very end with all their strength," which they received through perseverance and prayer, the pope said Oct. 16 at a canonization Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico’s priests, official says
The martyrdom of St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, who died in 1928 during a government crackdown on Catholics, takes on a new meaning today amid violence in Mexico.
Promote culture of life, inclusion, hope, pope tells grandparents
In a world that glorifies physical strength and appearances, grandparents must uphold the values that really matter and bring hope and wisdom to younger generations, Pope Francis said.