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Helping the poor is not a papal fad, but a duty, pope says
God always hears the cries of those in need, the pope said in his homily at the Mass, but what about "us? Do we have eyes to see, ears to hear, hands outstretched to offer help?"
Caravan from Central America receives rough reception in Tijuana
The residents demanded the migrants leave Tijuana, sang the Mexican national anthem and shouted, "Mexico!" as caravan participants were taken to shelters, according to press reports and videos on social media.
British archbishop apologizes for church’s response to abuse survivors
Some of the allegations were made against Father John Tolkien, the son of JRR Tolkien, the best-selling author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Pope makes surprise visit to mobile clinic in St. Peter’s Square
Tourists and pilgrims in the square were caught off-guard by the pope's arrival, immediately snapping pictures and reaching out to shake the pope's hand.
Catholic, international aid agencies press for end of war in Yemen
Catholic Relief Services and others are supporting aid for the humanitarian disaster "of horrific proportions" where one child is dying every 10 minutes in the four-year-old war.
Kenyan Catholic leaders applaud directive to return schools to churches
President Uhuru Kenyatta Nov. 13 said he had given government officials one week for the restoration of the schools' ownership to churches, to return the land they occupy and for the re-establishment of full church sponsorship of the institutions.
Defining, protecting human rights is a common endeavor, speakers say
An unbalanced focus on the word "rights" without a primary focus on the word "human" can lead to situations where the interests of the powerful or the wealthy prevail over the good of all human beings.
Ecumenical partners can help one another be accountable, pastor says
UPDATED - As Christian communities and churches continue their search for full unity, they must be willing to learn from and help one another recognize ways they have not fully lived the Christian ideal, the head of the World Council of Churches said.
Response varies to Polish film’s fictional portrayal of priestly life
As a film that portrays priests as corrupt and willingly engaging in debauchery breaks box office records in Poland, most leaders of the country's predominant Catholic Church have avoided comment on its salacious portrayal of the clergy.
Italian bishops approve new Missal, safeguarding efforts
During the general assembly of the Italian bishops' conference, the bishops approved the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal, the book of prayers used at Mass, and included changes to the text of the Our Father and the Gloria.