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Priesthood is a gift, not a job, pope says
Priests should see their ministry first as a gift then as a service, said Pope Francis. He prayed that they not become "businessmen ministers, fixers," and added, "doing is secondary."
Philippine Senate hears proposals to legalize divorce
Senators are unsure about divorce but may be willing to pass a bill allowing for the dissolution of a marriage. The Philippines is the only country besides Vatican City without a legal provision for divorce.
Amman parish helps educate refugees, including in Aramaic, English
As a new school year begins in the Middle East, Jordan -- which hosts the world's second-largest refugee population per capita -- is facing the challenges of providing these youngsters with an education.
Culture of encounter: U.S. Encuentro process blazed a trail
Bishops, delegates and members of the V Encuentro team were in Rome in mid-September to meet the pope and Vatican officials and share with them the results, recommendations and resources that emerged from their national gathering in Texas last year.
Synod to be surrounded by events offering prayer, criticism, support
Before members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon began packing their bags for the synod assembly at the Vatican Oct. 6-27, a variety of groups were announcing side events.
Archbishop: Synod should make Canadians consider their roles in Amazon
Many of the themes for the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon relate directly to Canada in terms of respecting the natural environment and native cultures, forging new relationships founded on dignity and respect and bringing the sacraments to remote regions.
What’s your favorite prayer? Irish asked at Ploughing Championships
Visitors to Ireland's largest annual festival -- an agricultural show -- were invited to vote for the country's favorite prayer as part of the church's evangelization initiative.
Despite human sinfulness, God’s projects will endure, pope says
The Catholic Church will endure, despite the frailty and sins of its members, because it is God's project, Pope Francis said during the audience.
Vatican may try priests on charges related to sex abuse at pre-seminary
The Vatican City State prosecuting attorney requested an indictment against two priests on charges related to the sexual abuse of boys at a minor seminary located at the Vatican.
U.S. delegation brings V Encuentro results to pope, Vatican
Bishop Nelson Perez told Vatican officials how excited people are to “actually be missionary disciples” going to “the peripheries.” A group reported on the collaboration of 1 million Hispanic/Latino Catholic leaders in the U.S.