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Democrat: To gain seats in Congress, party must make room for pro-lifers
The head of Democrats for Life of America, speaking during her party’s convention in Philadelphia, believes up to a third of Democrats are pro-life but they are abandoning their party.
Pope’s private meeting leaves Polish nuns ‘filled with happiness’
"The Holy Father expressed his own joy, and thanked our order for its joint common prayers -- our hearts are full of huge gratitude," Sister Olga Maslanka said.
Poles join WYD pilgrims in welcoming Pope Francis to Krakow
Poles and foreign visitors joined World Youth Day pilgrims in crowds up to eight people deep on sidewalks along a main road waiting for Pope Francis to pass by in one of the city's trams as he began his visit to Poland.
Young pilgrims say they hope to find joy as missionaries of mercy
The talk by Bishop Frank Caggiano of Connecticut focused on how anyone can become a missionary of mercy by showing compassion, love and a caring attitude for the suffering, which his listeners took to heart.
Under motto ‘Unity and Charity,’ Catholic Daughters holds convention
With more than 1,300 courts, or chapters, in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Guam and the Virgin Islands, the Catholic Daughters has become an international organization.
Papal academy convenes summit to tackle world refugee crisis
"Walls and fences won't stop millions of migrants fleeing violence, extreme poverty, hunger, disease, droughts, floods, and other ills. Only global cooperation toward social justice can do that."
God shows his greatness in humility, closeness, pope says
Pope Francis cited Poland's "heralds of mercy" in St. John Paul II and St. Faustina Kowalska. The pope also fell as he climbed steps, but was unhurt -- watch a video.
Pope Francis meets privately with Poland’s bishops
Pope Francis met with the 117-member bishops' conference in Krakow cathedral, following his formal welcome by President Andrzej Duda and Polish government leaders.
Cardinal Tagle calls WYD pilgrims to bring love to a divided world
Young people can show the world love through actions of caring and service to others in a world where even priests are not safe while celebrating Mass, said the president of Caritas Internationalis.
Cardinal Pell denies new allegations of abuse, broadcast in Australia
The Sano taskforce, Australia's commission to investigate child sexual assault complaints, has been investigating accusations against Cardinal Pell for a year, police said.