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Pope urges students to see human actions behind suffering, war
Asking "why" is essential for coming to the realization that while human suffering is a mystery, often there is a human hand behind the pain.
People can call Jesus at any moment; he is always there, pope says
Pope Francis met with young people, newlyweds, volunteers, the sick, the elderly and other members of the parish of St. Julius in Rome before celebrating Mass in their newly restructured church, blessing and anointing the new altar.
True conversion leads to hope-filled future, pope says
Jesus doesn't hurl stones at sinners but instead shows them that his forgiveness always opens a path forward to a joyful future, Pope Francis said.
Chinese bishop who stepped aside unsure he can concelebrate chrism Mass
Bishop Guo Xijin, the former bishop of Mindong, told ucanews.com that it is currently uncertain if he could join the chrism Mass because the government refuses to acknowledge him.
Vatican official, rights group discuss decriminalizing homosexuality
A 50-member delegation of lawyers, politicians and human rights advocates met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, to discuss the decriminalization of homosexuality.
Philippine president threatens revolution if critics push him
"I will arrest all of you," President Rodrigo Duterte warned the country's prosecutors. "Poor people already live in fear," said the bishop of the diocese where 14 farmers, accused of being rebels, were killed March 30.
Pope asks anti-trafficking nun to write Way of Cross prayers
Pope Francis has asked Italian Sister Eugenia Bonetti, a long-time activist in the fight against human trafficking, to write the meditations for his celebration of the Good Friday prayer service.
Australia sees drop in Catholic population of 2.7% since 2011
The Catholic population stood at nearly 5.3 million in 2016 compared with more than 5.4 million in 2011. Catholics comprised 22.6% of the country's total population in 2016, down from 25.3 percent five years earlier.
To help Syrian refugees, get to roots of war, archbishop tells EU reps
Aside from aid for Syrian refugees, the international community should work toward eradicating the roots of wars and violence, a Melkite Catholic Archbishop told members of the European Parliament.
Pope urges media to fight fake news with objective, accurate reporting
Pope Francis encouraged a group of journalists to continue offering platforms for "a free and open exchange of information, opinions and analysis," which will "benefit the men and women of your country."