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English cardinal says people rely on modern slavery for cheap goods
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said that people often failed to realize how they were sometimes "part of the chain of supply and demand" that has led to an estimated 40 million people -- a third of whom are believed to be children -- trapped in slavery around the world.
World needs to be healed, not condemned, pope says
The pope held an audience at the Vatican Feb. 9 with professors and students of the Alphonsian Academy in Rome, a graduate school specializing in moral theology.
Pope updates role, authority of auditor’s office as part of reform
As part of ongoing financial reform efforts, Pope Francis updated the role and authority of the auditor general's office, calling it the Vatican's "anti-corruption authority."
Mexican shelters strain with arrival of asylum-seekers at U.S. border
Asylum-seekers arrive at legal ports of entries the length of the U.S.-Mexico border, but increasingly face long waits to lodge their petitions with U.S. officials, forcing them to spend weeks or months in unsafe Mexican border cities.
Cardinal warns against being silent, in error about Catholic faith
UPDATED - Cardinal Muller released a "Manifesto of Faith" Feb. 8 in which he affirms basic teachings of the church "in the face of growing confusion about the doctrine of the faith."
French order, acknowledging abuse by founder, clarifies pope’s remarks
Leaders of the men's community and the active and contemplative groups of women issued a statement Feb. 7 after Pope Francis spoke of a new religious order dissolved by then-Pope Benedict XVI "because the slavery of women, including sexual slavery, had become part of it."
‘Cardinal virtue’ of justice must be protected, pope tells judges
Justice, along with prudence, fortitude and temperance, is a virtue that must be defended for the good of society, Pope Francis told a group of Italian judges.
Witness, discipleship are key to missionary work, pope says
Proclaiming the Gospel is not the same thing as proselytism and often means simply being a neighbor and friend to someone while living an authentically Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections
Recalling that Nigeria had remained united despite numerous difficult political challenges, the bishops said prayer was still needed for a new era to dawn in Africa's largest democracy.
Vatican commemorates 90th anniversary of Lateran Pacts
The historic signing of the Lateran Pacts between the Holy See and Italy 90 years ago is an important example of cooperation and peace that is needed in today's world, a Vatican official said.