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Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says
Sentencing someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole is "not the solution to problems, but a problem to solve," Pope Francis told Italian prison guards, prison chaplains and officials from the Ministry of Justice.
Papal commission for protection of minors meets again in Rome
Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors meeting in Rome said there was a continued need to make safeguarding consistently part of the life of the church around the world.
God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus
God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one's heart, Pope Francis said.
Panelists examine ‘human costs, moral implications’ of migration
Facing the challenge of the migration crisis will require actions taken up in solidarity with the more than 70 million migrants across the globe, said a speaker at a recent dialogue on immigration.
Remember your politicians in prayer, pope says
While it seems people prefer to insult their leaders, Pope Francis said he thought it would be a wonderful thing if politicians prayed for the people they govern and people prayed for those in authority.
Peace comes from prayer, not building walls, pope says
Offering his message for an annual interreligious peace meeting, Pope Francis urged prayers for peace, which is "the gift of God" that has been "squandered with new wars" and with "new walls and new barriers."
‘Hard time for Catholics’ makes call to holiness clearer, archbishop says
The church needs saints, and saints need the church, said Archbishop Charles Chaput Sept. 12 at Malvern Retreat House, where he joined two others honored for their exceptional service to the church.
Hallahan students learn how to save lives, thanks to heartfelt donation
Communications CEO Brian Tierney provided a CPR training kit to the girls' high school, honoring his mother's studies there and supporting a state-wide effort to make CPR part of the curriculum.
Phila. priest suspended for decades-old abuse allegation
Father Christopher Lucas has been placed on leave and found unsuitable for ministry because of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor more than 45 years ago, while he himself was still a minor.
Sisters of Life Holy Hour: Opening of Fall 2019 40 Days for Life
Join the Sisters of Life as they will host a Holy Hour at the Basilica to kick off the 40 Days for Life Campaign.