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Bishop of Algiers: Martyrs’ beatification can unite Christians, Muslims
The Catholic martyrs, Archbishop Paul Desfarges said, would be popularly associated with "114 imams who refused to condone violence during the dark decade" of the Algerian civil war of the 1990s.
Pope revamps Vatican City State structures, laws to boost oversight
Pope Francis approved a new set of laws concerning the structure and governance of Vatican City State in an effort to simplify the many offices and activities of the world's smallest nation and to boost oversight, transparency and budgetary controls.
Australian judge overturns former Adelaide archbishop’s conviction
An Australian judge overturned the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson, whom a lower court found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse by a priest.
Pope to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February
The Vatican said the pope will "participate in the International Interfaith Meeting on 'Human Fraternity'" after receiving an invitation by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
Difficult 2018: For pope, it was year to come to terms with abuse crisis
Pope Francis marked the fifth anniversary of his election in March in the midst of a firestorm over his handling of clerical sexual abuse and bishops' accountability. He also met with families in Ireland, canonized saints and led a synod.
Colleagues say new Congolese archbishop will defend human rights
The newly installed head of one of Africa's largest archdioceses will vigorously defend democracy and human rights, while also seeking to reconcile political opponents, said church officials in Congo.
Prince Charles says Iraqi Dominican’s story shows ‘power of faith’
The heir to the British throne spoke of how he was deeply moved by the testimony of an Iraqi sister who fled Islamic State militants but has returned to the Ninevah Plain to help re-establish the Christian presence.
Prayer is a constant learning experience, pope says
Jesus' way of praying to his father throughout his life is a reminder for Christians that prayer is more than asking God for something but is a way of establishing an intimate relationship with him, Pope Francis said.
Pope expresses condolences for death of former President Bush
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, sent a telegram to the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, telling him the pope was "saddened to learn of the death" of the former president.
Bishops: Ukrainians have ‘sacred duty’ to defend against Russian forces
The bishops said Russian actions had been condemned by the international community and countered by the Ukrainian government's imposition of martial law in 10 regions.