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Britons crying out for more generous response to migrants
The British government has refused to accept migrants fleeing the Middle East and Africa at a time when hundreds of thousands of them are risking their lives to enter Western Europe.
Priest legally changing his name to get around Facebook policy
Facebook told a Byzantine monk he had to change his name to comply with the regulations on authentic identities. Religious and clergy may not use their titles on the social media site.
Faith includes recognizing one’s sinfulness, pope says
Admitting one's own sinfulness is a vital element of faith; it is as important as recognizing that Jesus is Lord, Pope Francis told the faithful attending morning Mass in his private residence recently. He urged his flock to set pride aside and admit shortcomings.
Cuban bishop: Pope’s visit comes at time of hope for people
The upcoming visit to Cuba by Pope Francis, along with renewed diplomatic relations between that nation and the United States, give the Cuban people hope for a better future. The pope will greet all aspects of Cuban society from its leaders to its young people.
Administering mercy: Facilitating forgiveness does not downplay sin
The first step, of course, is to recognize an action is a sin and confess it, expressing contrition and a willingness to do penance.
Mural of pope looks out over New York’s Madison Square Garden Mass site
New Yorkers and tourists in Midtown Manhattan have been gazing up at a smiling Pope Francis at one of New York's busiest intersections.
Just one smile from a loving family can warm coldest world, pope says
"No economic and political engineering is able to substitute this contribution from families," he said Sept. 2 during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Square.
Trip through Central Park added to pope’s New York itinerary
Pope Francis will get a glimpse of leafy Central Park and thousands of waving New Yorkers Sept. 25 when he makes "a historic procession" through the urban landmark, according to the city's mayor.
Data breach affects thousands of Catholic workers in Michigan
The attack did not affect bishops, clergy or religious, the conference said, whose pay and benefits are administered through a separate system.
Suburban Detroit pastor pleads guilty to mail fraud
"Why am I pleading guilty?" Father Belczak told U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. "Because I am."