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World looks the other way at Christian persecution, pope says
Love for neighbor means being close to people, especially those facing oppression and violence for being Christian, and engaging in charitable work that that reflects Christian values and promotes interreligious dialogue, Pope Francis said.
Jesuit priest who led teacher training center killed in South Sudan
Father Victor Luke Odhiambo, 62, died Nov. 14 when armed men stormed a church compound where he lived, said John Madol, Gok state information minister.
Archbishop Vigano loses inheritance lawsuit in Italian court
The longtime diplomat and former Vatican nuncio to the U.S. lost a suit filed by his brother, a priest, and must turn over almost $2 million. The archbishop also was sued by his sister, a nun.
Chilean cardinal ends C9 term, subpoenaed by prosecutors
Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired archbishop of Santiago, Chile, announced that his term as a member of Pope Francis' international Council of Cardinals has ended.
Pope meets Israeli president at the Vatican
Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the Vatican Nov. 15 for a private discussion that included the importance of building greater trust between Israelis and Palestinians.
Repatriation plan stalls as Rohingya refuse to return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees slated to be among the first repatriated to Myanmar Nov. 15 refused to return because of concerns for their safety.
Salvadoran martyrs gave voice to voiceless, Vatican official says
Like St. Oscar Romero, the six Jesuit priests and their two companions who were brutally murdered in the waning years of El Salvador's civil war gave witness to the Gospel and remained close to the poor until their deaths.
In Vietnam, nuns’ wheelchair ministry frees people to make a living
Sister Mary Vu Thi Ngoc says disabled people find it hard to integrate themselves into communities, because they cannot go out to communicate their ideas and feelings to other people. Most of them live on their relatives' support.
Universal declaration at 70: Defending human rights is ongoing challenge
Since St. John XXIII, every modern pope has celebrated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a recognition of God-given human dignity and as a foundational document for a world where everyone can live in peace.
Love for Christ is shown in love for poor, suffering, pope says
Christians in Latin America must hold fast to their traditions, which are rooted in love for Christ and especially in remaining close to the marginalized and downtrodden, Pope Francis said.