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Commitment to fighting climate change still weak, pope says
The international community must ramp up its efforts if it expects to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, Pope Francis said in a video message for the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York.
At age 80, Angola’s cardinal-designate still works among the poor
The fact that Italian-born Cardinal-designate Eugenio Dal Corso still serves "the pastorally needy" and shows "zeal for the missions," despite knowing the hardships, may be why Pope Francis chose to name him a cardinal.
Help unmask fake, destructive news, pope tells journalists
Catholic journalists need to be able to distinguish good from evil and recognize how their words can shape the world, not just describe what has happened, Pope Francis said.
Show others God’s mercy, don’t judge them, pope says
Christians are not licensed "inspectors of other people's lives," but rather disciples who reach out to others, assuring them of God's love and welcoming them into the community, Pope Francis said.
Vatican releases list of participants for Amazon synod
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and the other members of his international Council of Cardinals to be voting members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Church exists to proclaim Christ,
not itself, pope says
The pope said the church should be more concerned with welcoming those who are far from the church rather than defending its good name.
Use wealth to help, not divide, others, pope says
Jesus calls on Christians to transform their wealth into a tool of brotherhood and solidarity instead of a corrupt means to divide and discriminate, Pope Francis said.
Nigerian bishops criticize verbal hits on pope, South African xenophobia
The bishops expressed their communion with and loyalty to Pope Francis, expressing "serious concern" about "attacks coming from some higher levels of the church in some parts of the world."
Jesuit provincials call for international action on Nicaragua
The Society of Jesus has urged Latin American countries -- working "through international diplomacy" -- to "take all the necessary measures to rescue democracy in Nicaragua and hold the current regime responsible for the crimes it has committed."
Culture of care is essential for the common good, pope tells doctors
With so many changes and huge technological advancements in the field of medicine, health care must always be at the service of the whole individual, including a supportive relationship between patient and medical professionals, Pope Francis said.