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Nations are built by migrants, pope says

Countries do not develop by themselves, and migrants often travel to a new land in a group, like those currently traveling through Central America and Mexico, pope Francis told a group of missionaries.

Vandalism, monk’s arrest concern Holy Land church leaders

In one week, "excessive force" was used by Israeli police against a Coptic monk, and the cemetery of a Salesian monastery was damaged for the third time in two years.

African church warns against illusions of ‘gospel of prosperity’

The "prosperity gospel" touted by U.S. televangelists suggests God rewards donors to a church with material benefits. Although the movement is gaining ground in Africa, the church aims to empower people through education and job training.

Former nuncio to U.S. heard rumors of McCarrick misconduct in 1994

Cardinal Agostino Cacciavillan, the 93-year-old retired papal diplomat, recalled a phone conversation as an "expression of concern," which he turned over to New York Cardinal John O'Connor to investigate.

Synod document: Listen to, support, guide, include young people

The Catholic Church and all its members must get better at listening to young people, taking their questions seriously, recognizing them as full members of the church, patiently walking with them and offering guidance as they discern the best way to live their faith, the Synod of Bishops said.

Synod’s words on ‘synodal’ church puzzle some people

"Synodality," which means "walking together" and is a key concept of Pope Francis' papacy, was used repeatedly in the final document of the Synod of Bishops on young people but infrequently in synod discussions.

Defend church from those who seek to destroy it, pope says

"The great accuser wants to attack" and persecute mother church through "continuous accusations," but "no one touches the mother!" Pope Francis said Oct. 27.

Pope apologizes to young people who have felt ignored by the church

Speaking on behalf of all adult Catholics, Pope Francis formally closed the Synod of Bishops by asking young people for forgiveness. "Forgive us if often we have not listened to you," he said.

Church and world need young people’s involvement, synod fathers say

Writing to the world's young people, members of the Synod of Bishops wanted to encouraged youths and help them fulfill their dreams. The bishops prayed their own failings would not drive the young from the church.

Bishops sign document calling for action against climate change

Six bishops representing episcopal conferences on five continents issued a joint statement calling on the international community to take immediate action against climate change.