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Rome conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly
Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs -- and this precious insight is especially needed in the field of palliative care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.
Bethlehem family feels the pull of living in the town of Jesus’ birth
Brothers Peter and Eli Hosh grew up knowing that their hometown was not only the place where they went to school and ran down to the corner market for their mother, but the town where Jesus was born.
Iraqi patriarch appeals for aid to Christians in Ninevah Plain
Two years after the Islamic State's defeat in Iraq, there is "a crucial need" to help young people build a future in their homeland and for a comprehensive health service, said Cardinal Louis Sako.
Venezuelan refugees finding jobs in Brazil, thanks to Catholics
Over the past few years, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have fled their economically stricken and politically volatile country. Many remain in camps in Brazil and Colombia seeking a better life.
U.S. brother beatified on soccer fields of Guatemalan school he served
Blessed Miller was remembered as a martyr for education, whose commitment to teaching, mentoring and protecting the young Mayan men in his care -- amid the atrocities of Guatemala's civil war -- cost him his life.
Pope’s 2019: Preaching the Gospel globally, dealing with scandals
For Pope Francis, 2019 included his sixth anniversary as pope, his 83rd birthday and his 50th anniversary as a priest, but it also was a year that saw him still confronted with the clerical sexual abuse crisis and with Vatican financial scandals.
Pope names Cardinal Tagle to lead evangelization congregation
The Vatican also announced that Cardinal Filoni would become grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Pope prays for ‘Normandy Summit,’ peace in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were to take part in the peace summit Dec. 9 along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Pope calls for teaching youth to be active citizens
The pope's remarks came in his address Dec. 9 to members of the "A Chance in Life" foundation, which helps at-risk youth in many countries.
Catholic NGOs can boost efforts with formation, pope says
Pope Francis encouraged Catholic-inspired service, justice, development and volunteer organizations to promote the adequate formation of their members, to use creativity when resources are lacking and coordinate joint efforts with others.