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Helping the vulnerable means caring for the whole person, pope says
The Catholic Church must be "concerned more with those who suffer than with defending its own interests," Pope Francis said during a May 14 meeting with members of a French humanitarian ministry.
Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass
Holiness begins with "realizing we are loved," said Pope Francis at a May 15 Mass during which he canonized 10 men and women as saints of the Catholic church.
Promoting dialogue, peace are pope’s priorities for Ukraine, archbishop says
Ahead of a May 18 trip to Kyiv, Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher said Pope Francis offers solidarity and hope to suffering Ukrainians, while not doing or saying anything to endanger a possibility for diplomacy.
Bishop to step down as abuse spokesman for German bishops’ conference
Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier will relinquish his communications role on the issue, as the German bishops also announced a reorganized approach to sexualized violence in the church.
Vatican confirms pope will visit Indigenous in Canada in late July
Canadian bishops said the pope's presence will mark "a significant step on the road to truth, understanding and healing" as the Catholic Church reckons with the legacy of its residential schools, which forcibly assimilated Indigenous children.
Chinese cardinal back at home; detentions provoke outcry
Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security police for his support of anti-government protesters.
Declining birthrates impoverish future, pope says
The steady decline of birthrates across Europe and the West are signs of a new form of poverty that deprives humanity of a future, Pope Francis said, saddened by people "who are content with little and stop hoping for something great."
Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope to name 10 new saints
After a long pandemic pause, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a Mass May 15 for the canonization of 10 men and women from four countries.
As Marcos heads for landslide, Philippine clergy thank his opponent
Catholics expressed disappointment at the result of the Philippine presidential election by offering messages of support for Leonor "Leni" Robredo, a champion of many in the church.
Dutch priest proposed as patron saint of journalists
Blessed Titus Brandsma's staunch opposition to promoting Nazi propaganda -- for which he paid with his life -- is relevant today due to the increasingly polarized media landscape and the rise of "fake news."