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Catholics find flourishing faith life in Muslim UAE, where pope to visit
Catholics from around the world living in the United Arab Emirates are waiting with great anticipation for Pope Francis' Feb. 3-5 visit, the first papal trip to the Arabian Peninsula.
Pope makes day trip to cloistered Poor Clares in Umbria
Pope Francis visited the monastery of Santa Maria di Vallegloria in Spello, about 100 miles north of Rome, to encourage the sisters and to share prayer, the Eucharist and a meal with them.
Vatican communications reform adds staff to Vatican press office
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication created new roles within the press office of the Holy See as part of its media reform and reorganization.
Holy Cross Sisters help Ugandan women resist domestic violence
Holy Cross Sister Semerita Mbambu said the order introduced the effort in the hope of reducing, even ending, violence against women and girls. Many women facing domestic violence in their marriages or relationships have been rescued.
Ukrainian Catholic leader sees new possibilities for ecumenism
The formal recognition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine brings "a wind of hope" that new opportunities will be created for dialogue and concrete cooperation in the search for Christian unity, said the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Pope will go to Romania calling for unity, focus on the common good
The theme of the visit is "Let's walk together," and the trip logo shows a group of faithful gathered together with an image of Mary behind them, representing her protection over "the people of God in Romania," the Vatican said.
Church officials criticize Brazil’s withdrawal from the migration pact
The Brazilian bishops' conference and a priest who directs a migrant studies center that assists migrants said the decision disregards the needs of people fleeing violence and poverty in their search for safety and comfort.
Vietnamese authorities destroy homes in predominantly Catholic area
More than 100 homes -- including a church-run home for disabled war veterans -- were forcibly demolished by state officials in southern Vietnam.
Congo’s bishops dispute official presidential election results
Data compiled by the Catholic Church, as well as by "all major observation missions, including from the African Union," suggested Martin Fayulu, a former oil tycoon who led in pre-election polling, had won an absolute majority in the Dec. 30 poll.
Myanmar cardinal to focus on peacebuilding as he takes over helm of FABC
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon will continue his focus on conflict resolution as he steps into the presidency of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences.