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Vatican no longer sees Diocese of Fairbanks as mission territory
Pope Francis has decided to remove the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, from the list of missionary dioceses around the world dependent on the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Providing no explanation, the Vatican announced the change Nov. 11.
Gospel is God’s gift, not a means to wage war, bishop says
Bishops should not give in to calls to be more combative cultural warriors in the world, said Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn.
Christ wants to redeem everyone, pope tells mission teams
No one is so far from God that Christ cannot bring them back, Pope Francis told members of the Diocese of Rome's new pastoral teams responsible for outreach.
Pope prays for eventual visit to South Sudan, peace in Bolivia
Expressing his hope to visit South Sudan next year, Pope Francis appealed to the leaders there to continue to follow the path of dialogue and the common good.
Federal judge halts Trump administration conscience protection rule
In his 147-page opinion, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said it exceeded the statutory authority of HHS, was "arbitrary and capricious" and was adopted "in breach" of the procedural requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Abuse crisis shows need for holiness, renewal in church, priests say
Four Catholic priests who serve in various ministries and are on the front lines facing the aftershocks of the abuse crisis in the Catholic Church gave their perspective on helping the church address the problem.
13th-century encounter points way to greater Christian-Muslim understanding
Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi took a risk when he crossed the battlefield between Crusader and Muslim forces near Damietta, Egypt, desiring to meet Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil and preach his faith in Jesus Christ.
Letters foster one young woman’s gratitude for veteran’s years of service
A letter that touched Sophia Egold's life in ways she never expected is one she wrote six years ago when she was an eighth grader at St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis. It was a letter of thanks to a World War II hero for his service to his country.
Author criticized for perpetuating ‘unfortunate myth’ USCCB resisting pope
"The author disparages the general secretary and a consultant on canonical affairs particularly by suggesting they drew up documents in October that were then deliberately excluded from Rome. This is false and misleading," the USCCB's chief communications officer concluded.
Philippine bishop says child workers face dangerous conditions
Bishop Roberto Mallari of San Jose, chairman of the bishops' Commission on Catechism and Catholic Education, said the situation was alarming and sad.