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On Hiroshima anniversary, pope calls survivors ‘prophetic voices’ of peace
"For peace to flourish, all people need to lay down the weapons of war," Pope Francis said on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
The six women and one man, all European, were named the lay members of the board that oversees the financial operations of all Vatican offices and entities.
Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where you can donate
The Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut left 130 people dead and 300,000 homeless. Maronite Catholics are the largest Christian group in Lebanon, and in the U.S., two Maronite bishops appealed for help.
John Hume, peacemaker in Northern Ireland, dies at 83
Remembered as "a paragon of peace, a giant of a statesman," he convinced the Provisional IRA to declare a cease-fire in 1994 and helped build the Good Friday peace agreement in 1998.
‘These were innocent children,’ archbishop says of South Sudan murders
Three girls -- ages 9, 7 and 4 -- were killed while watching television alone in their home while their mother shopped at a market. Recent murders and abductions of children highlight rampant insecurity in the country.
Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts
Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut's port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital. Catholic leaders called for international support.
Pope Benedict is ‘extremely frail,’ German author says
While the 93-year-old retired pontiff is mentally sharp, his voice is barely audible, said Peter Seewald, who has written four books on Benedict.
Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’
Nicaragua's Catholic leadership vowed not to be intimidated as a government campaign of intolerance targeting the church turns increasingly cruel and involves acts of sacrilege.
Christians must courageously share with others, pope says
God operates according to "the logic of taking responsibility for others ... not looking the other way," Pope Francis said. Telling people to "fend for themselves" is not Christian.
Brazilian bishops slam government’s pandemic response
More than 150 bishops have signed a draft letter saying "omission, apathy and rejection" by the Brazilian government to care for the most vulnerable during the pandemic "is appalling."