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In ‘deep distress,’ German Catholics’ spiritual conviction shaken
A prominent lay leader said Catholics are struggling to keep their faith amid mistrust from financial scandals, an acute priest shortage, restructuring of parishes, many members leaving the church, and the sexual abuse cover-up.
In Syria, Caritas works to promote understanding among neighbors
As Syria's civil war enters its ninth year, citizens in and outside the country find themselves in limbo. Catholic and other aid agencies are urging a swift resolution to the crisis.
Cardinal Parolin celebrates 150th anniversary of children’s hospital
The Vatican-owned Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome is a sign of the Catholic Church's commitment to caring for and protecting the dignity of the sick, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state.
Nigerian bishops urge government to stop ‘culture of death’
Nigeria's Catholic bishops denounced a resurgence in killings and destruction of property in parts of the country and urged government action to stop the carnage.
Australian bishops: Increase minimum wage to support low-paid workers
"Neither employers nor governments are doing enough to support low-paid Australians, and particularly Australian families," the bishops said.
For Chaldeans who fled Iraq, New Zealand attacks brought back memories
The St. Addai Chaldean Catholic community in suburban Auckland felt the impact of the Christchurch mosque killings with a special poignancy, because many members have experienced the sufferings inflicted by terrorism.
‘Our only hope is in God’: New Zealanders gather to pray after shooting
Across New Zealand and around the world, people gathered to pray for victims of the March 15 attacks.
Co-ops based on Gospel values make an economy more humane, pope says
True wealth lies in relationships with other people, not material goods, which is why cooperatives based on Gospel values are "the right road" to take, Pope Francis said.
French cardinal, convicted of abuse cover-up, meets pope
UPDATED - French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon said Pope Francis would not accept his resignation following his conviction for covering up clerical sexual abuse, so he has decided to step aside temporarily for the good of the archdiocese.
Corruption is a devastating cancer harming society, pope says
Corruption causes considerable damage both ethically and economically, he said in an audience March 18 with judges, administrators and staff from Italy's court of audit.