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Layman overseeing Vatican financial reform says new standards are working
New accounting practices and ongoing auditing are helping to assure that the Vatican's financial operations are conducted in accordance with international accounting standards, Joseph F. X. Zahra, deputy coordinator of the recently established Council for the Economy.
Restorative justice seen as an aid to victims and communities
Given the national climate about crime and law enforcement, it seems almost unthinkable that crime victims would want to meet the men and women convicted of those crimes in prison to seek some kind of healing for the pain they experienced years ago.
Syriac Orthodox patriarch calls for Middle East peace during Lebanon visit
"How can we live without seeing the presence of God in every human face?" he asked. "Why do we work to eliminate the other, rather than elevate and sublimate?"
Kenya’s bishops urge country to embrace peace, co-existence as pope’s visit nears
The call reflects the bishops' desire that the pope's visit will unite Kenyans, especially because the country is politically divided along ethnic lines.
Pope advises new bishop to have mercy, patience, short homilies
"Let your words be simple so that everyone can understand. Don't give long homilies," the pope said. "Allow me to ask you to remember your dad and how very happy he was to have found another parish in a town nearby where the Mass was celebrated without a homily!"
Church of martyrs, polarization in U.S. church seen as ‘mega trends’
Catholic journalist John L. Allen Jr., a CNN analyst and an associate editor of the Boston Globe, discussed the future of the Catholic Church -- describing what he called three "mega trends" in the church today -- during a gathering Nov. 3 in Louisville.
Wichita bishop brings formal report on war-hero priest to Vatican
A week after the 65th anniversary of Father Emil J. Kapaun's capture in North Korea, the bishop of Wichita, Kansas, formally presented a report on the Army chaplain's life, virtues and fame of holiness to the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Pope wants to visit Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Polish president says
After meeting Pope Francis Nov. 9, Polish President Andrzej Duda told journalists of the pope's desire to visit the two historical sites during his apostolic trip to the country in July for World Youth Day 2016.
Pope: Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in "their right to rest," Pope Francis said.
Leaked documents won’t stop financial reforms, pope says
Leaked and published information about Vatican financial problems and irregularities were already known and are the reason "measures have already been taken that have begun to bear fruit," Pope Francis said.