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In letter to Arizona teens, pope encourages them in work with migrants
Pope Francis told the Kino Teens that their letters to him touched his heart not only "because of the drama they describe, but also for the hope they manifest."
Pope praises fathers who stay with their kids through everything
The most important task for fathers is being present, first by being by his wife's side in "joy and pain, hard work and hope" and by being there for his children as they grow, Pope Francis told 7,000 people.
Mexican bishops: Catholics must change views on migrants
Bishops from Mexico's southernmost dioceses called for Catholics to stop acting indifferently toward the difficulties faced by undocumented migrants, who continue abandoning Central America to reach the United States.
Jordan’s Christian churches condemn pilot’s murder, offer prayers
Special Masses and prayers were planned as churches sent condolences to the Muslim family and tribe of First Lt. Muath al-Kasasbeh, the Jordanian pilot murdered by Islamic State militants.
Pope condemns ‘scandal’ of Christians killing Christians in Ukraine
After violence intensified in Ukraine recently, Pope Francis called for the U.N. and both sides to resume talks and asked people to pray "because prayer is our protest before God in wartime."
Research finds ‘secular bias’ in Western diplomacy
Marginalizing or eliminating religion severely hinders diplomatic dialogue and engagement with countries outside of the industrialized world, wrote two researchers studying foreign policy.
Archbishop Romero’s beatification will be soon, official says
Archbishop Oscar Romero could be declared blessed within months, said the chief promoter of his cause for sainthood, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.
San Francisco’s Catholic teachers told to live out church teaching
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is proposing new clauses to contracts and is updating its handbooks for high school teachers regarding "hot-button issues" of Catholic teaching on sexual morality and religious practice.
Pro-life activists optimistic about state efforts to restrict abortion
While action on a bill that would ban abortions in the United States after 20 weeks has been delayed in Congress, pro-lifers are watching progress in South Carolina, West Virginia and Kansas to protect unborn life.
Growing the faith and selling all the tea in China
Temple University professor and devout Catholic John Smagula sees "the hand of God" in his travels to China, where he helps poor Catholic farmers market their tea to make money and to evangelize.