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Pope expels Karadima, notorious Chilean abuser, from priesthood
UPDATED - In a statement released Sept. 28, the Vatican said that Fernando Karadima was dismissed from the clerical state by the pope, who "made this exceptional decision in conscience and for the good of the church."
Catholics, Pentecostals should learn from each other, pope says
Catholics can appreciate the way Pentecostals "live their faith, give praise to God and witness to the Gospel of charity," although "often in ways different than we are used to," the pope said.
Reach out to unmarried couples, support newlyweds, pope urges
The church's outreach should extend "also to those young people who choose to live together without marrying. We must witness to them the beauty of matrimony," the pope said.
Longtime papal photographer talks about life behind the lens
While Arturo Mari may have started his professional photography career in the Vatican taking pictures of Pope Pius XII when he was just 16 years old, Mari's work commanded the world's attention when he accompanied St. John Paul II on more than 100 pastoral visits outside Italy.
Former nuncio claims Vatican official has evidence of cover-up
Archbishop Vigano called on Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, to release information about alleged private sanctions imposed by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI on then-Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
Chinese Catholics outside mainland divided over Sino-Vatican agreement
Catholics in Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong are divided over the provisional agreement between China and the Vatican on the appointment of bishops.
With Academy for Life, experts urge greater access to palliative care
A group of physicians and other health care experts are working with the Vatican to promote what they see as a sorely needed form of "advanced medical care" -- palliative care, which is centered on pain relief and emotional, spiritual and social support of patients with chronic, progressive diseases.
Three convents in Congo attacked within two-week span
Three convents in Congo were attacked by armed men in the latest violence targeting the Catholic Church in the central Africa country.
The pope and the martyr: New saints offer youths a road map to holiness
The Catholic Church has its share of young saints who gave witness through their lives that holiness can be attained even at a young age.
Top Vatican diplomat calls for universal abolition of death penalty
Abolishing the death penalty worldwide would reflect the brave and hope-filled belief that crime can be dealt with without capital punishment and that a criminal should be given the chance to reform, a top Vatican diplomat told world leaders.