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Pope denounces increasing violence against Jewish people
The warning, delivered at the Nov. 13 general audience in St. Peter's Square, came as more countries have reported an escalation in anti-Semitic violence and vandalism across Europe.
Hong Kong bishop urges independent inquiry into student’s death
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing of Hong Kong made his call during a prayer meeting to mourn Chow Tsz-lok, who died Nov. 8 after a suspicious fall at a protest venue.
Bolivian bishops say Morales’ resignation was not a coup
Bolivia's bishops called for calm after the country's president resigned suddenly in the face of swelling street protests over accusations of electoral fraud.
Kenyan bishops concerned Nairobi Summit will import foreign values
Although an international summit on health rights for women and girls is being held in their country, Kenyan bishops said they were concerned it was a ploy to introduce ideologies and practices seen as contrary to Africa cultures and their religious heritage.
Evangelization must take culture seriously, pope says at award ceremony
Giving the Ratzinger prize to a philosopher from Canada and a Scripture scholar from Burkina Faso, Pope Francis said they demonstrate that "in the variety of cultures, diverse across time and space, one can and should always seek the way to God and the encounter with Christ."
Economy lacking ethics leads to ‘throwaway’ culture, pope says
"An economic system that is fair, trustworthy and capable of addressing the most profound challenges facing humanity and our planet is urgently needed," he said in a speech addressed to members of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism during an audience at the Vatican Nov. 11.
Music, art are a gateway to discover God’s greatness, pope says
Liturgical musicians have the unique calling to interpret God's will and love through song and praise, Pope Francis said.
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.