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Pope names Archbishop Auza, Vatican rep at U.N., as nuncio to Spain
The Vatican made the announcement Oct. 1. It did not name a replacement as permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations.
Vatican-U.S. ties benefit humanity, ambassador says
Even if Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump have strong differences on the issue of migration, there are many other areas of common agreement where their joint efforts promote peace and human dignity, said Callista Gingrich.
Guatemalan prelate says his remarks are based on what he experiences
Cardinal-designate Alvaro Ramazzini Imeri, who will join the College of Cardinals Oct. 5, has found unexpected fame, especially at home, for denouncing injustices in oft-forgotten corners of Guatemala.
In Amazon, mission work changed, but still means accompanying suffering
As bishops and pastoral workers from throughout the region meet at the Vatican Oct. 6-27 to discuss the church's response to the challenges of ministry in the Amazon, its missionary history will be unmistakable.
Northern Ireland Christian leaders: People weren’t consulted on abortion
Church leaders in Northern Ireland encouraged their political parties to quickly re-establish their self-governing institutions to stop the British government from imposing a liberal abortion law on the province.
Court grants bail to sick Indian nun; still no charges against her
The High Court of Jharkhand state granted provisional bail to a Missionaries of Charity nun jailed on allegations of child trafficking 15 months ago.
For communications day, pope says memories can help unite people
Pope Francis will highlight the important role of memory and storytelling across generations as a way to bring people together in a world marked by discord and division, the Vatican said.
Three new dioceses carved out of Archdiocese of Mexico
One of the world's largest dioceses has been divided into regions to better serve Mexico City's Catholics. The population of the old archdiocese will shrink from 8.8 million people to 5.28 million.
Pope appoints commissioner to oversee religious group in Brazil
Pope Francis appointed the former archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, to oversee the spiritual life of a controversial religious association in the South American country.
Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God
To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God.