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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.
Trump’s rhetoric worrying to Boston cardinal
"It's very easy to stir up resentment and to blame groups of people," Cardinal Sean O'Malley told Irish media. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said the U.S. has become "a dumping ground" for immigrants.
Pope recalls courage of WYD graphic artist who died of cancer
Pope Francis held up the life of a young man who designed the World Youth Day graphics as a gift to the church.
Brooklyn recycling center creates community while serving those in need
As the only nonprofit redemption center in New York City, Sure We Can is an economic lifeline for more than 400 people who count, sort and redeem what they've collected from the endless stream of cans and bottles that New Yorkers discard.
Phila. Jesuit priest leads prayer at convention for hopeful future
Jesuit Father William Bryon gave an invocation and led more than 20,000 people in prayer Wednesday, July 27 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on the convention’s penultimate night.
Catholics urged to fast, pray for peace; group plans novena for nation
"The current civil unrest in our country, the acts of unspeakable violence in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and in Nice, France, the violence and political instability in Turkey, and the ongoing suffering in the Middle East -- all are clear expressions of a rampant evil in our time," Bishop Libasci wrote.
World needs ‘witness of Christ’s unconditional mercy,’ says new bishop
In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John S. Pazak as its fifth bishop.