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Educational alliance needed to overcome inequality, division, pope says
A superficial approach to education that relies solely on "standardized test results, functionality and bureaucracy" and that "confuses education with instruction" must be left behind, Pope Francis said, encouraging a global compact for education.
Kenyan church leaders pray for pandemic, unity, end to corruption
An Oct. 10 interfaith gathering hosted by President Uhuru Kenyatta called for forgiveness, hope and a commitment to continue the battle against COVID.
Vatican criminal trial begins against priests accused in abuse case
Proceedings opened Oct. 14 against Father Gabriele Martinelli, alleged to have sexually assaulted a student at a minor seminary, and Msgr. Enrico Radice, charged with obstructing the investigation.
Reports: Analyst linked to Cardinal Becciu is arrested
Political analyst Cecilia Marogna was detained Oct. 13 by Italian police on suspicion of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, as part of an investigation into questionable financial transactions by the now-retired cleric.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet online to discuss Curia reform
In a virtual Oct. 13 gathering, the pope and cardinals reviewed the updated draft of a constitution that reflects an urgent need to adapt and evangelize.
Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says
Declared "blessed" at an Oct. 10 Mass in Assisi, Carlo Acutis -- a computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 -- showed "the concrete way to live the joy of the Gospel," said Italian Cardinal Agostino Vallini.
New U.N. nuncio tells of economic inequities made worse by COVID-19
From massive job loss among individuals to aid for small business to debt relief for developing nations, the Vatican's representative to the United Nations called for social and financial justice linked to human development.
Finance measures meant to expel ‘merchants’ from the temple, pope says
The latest financial transparency measures enacted at the Vatican are meant to restore order, ensuring money does not become an object of idolatry, Pope Francis told European finance experts.
Nicaraguan Catholic leaders decry government’s repressive plans
Proposed laws could prohibit groups and individuals from receiving foreign funding, further curtail freedom of expression and impose life sentences on political opponents of the Ortega regime.
French bishops rally Catholics against bioethics bill
Catholics are urged to join mass protests against a government-backed bioethics bill that would liberalize abortion and embryo research and allow in vitro fertilization for lesbians and single mothers.