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Welcome Christ present in migrants and refugees, pope urges
Even if Christians struggle to recognize him with his "torn clothes (and) dirty feet," Jesus is present in the migrants and refugees who seek safety and a dignified life in a new land, Pope Francis said.
French police investigate sexual assault claim against Vatican nuncio
The French newspaper, Le Monde, reported that the diplomat was suspected of having sexually molested a young male employee at the Paris city hall Jan. 17.
Prominent nun says Polish priests must stop abusing women religious
"Sexual abuse of nuns by clergy has long been a problem in Poland -- and it's a very painful matter," said Ursuline Sister Jolanta Olech, secretary-general of the Warsaw-based Conference of Higher Superiors of Female Religious Orders.
Territory is life, life is territory: what indigenous want church to know
Church leaders have held more than 40 meetings in the nine Amazonian countries to listen to local people, in preparation for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon to be held at the Vatican in October.
Need to change hearts, not just books, to improve liturgy, pope says
The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls on world leaders to eradicate poverty, hunger
Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty and hunger a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.
Pope meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, AI
During the 30-minute meeting in the lobby of the pope's residence, Brad Smith "discussed the topic of artificial intelligence at the service of the common good and activities aimed at bridging the digital divide that still persists at the global level."
Pope reflects on changed attitudes toward liberation theology
Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.
Allegations of abuse in two Asian nations make some worry more to follow
Recent credible sexual abuse allegations in India and East Timor have underscored the fears of many in the church that clerical sex abuse is rife in South, Southeast and North Asia, which have a collective population of at least 120 million Catholics.
Bishop downplays idea that Amazon synod will criticize Brazil’s policies
One of Brazil's largest national newspapers reported the government's intelligence agency was monitoring the church and its "progressive bishops," concerned that, during the synod, they would criticize President Jair Bolsonaro's policies, especially those related to the environment and the indigenous populations.