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Pope: Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day
No one can remain indifferent to the way minority groups are increasingly the object of so much fear, scorn and hatred, Pope Francis said.
Apostolic visitor outlines plans for expansion at Medjugorje shrine
Archbishop Henryk Hoser has outlined plans for expansion, including more Masses in different languages and facilities for young pilgrims who flock to the site of the alleged Marian apparitions.
Pope names administrator as Indian bishop investigated for alleged rape
Pope Francis has accepted the request of Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, to be relieved of his duties during the investigation. The bishop has denied the allegations.
Some cry ‘scandal’ to cover their own failings, pope says at Mass
While God's holy church is made up of sinners, it also has its share of hypocrites who love to cry "scandal" to point out the failings of others and make themselves appear pure, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
Church present and future: Synod to show young Catholics’ needs, gifts
The Synod of Bishops will meet in October to try to look at the world and the Catholic Church through the eyes of teenagers and young adults.
Irish singer Bono calls pope ‘extraordinary man for extraordinary times’
Bono, the lead singer of the Irish band U2, said he told Pope Francis that in Ireland "it looks as though the abusers are being more protected than the victims. And you could see the pain in his face."
Media reporting Vatican-China agreement could be signed in late September
A Vatican source said that the deal is due to be signed in Beijing before the end of September, but the report said the text of the agreement will not be made public even after the signing.
When it comes to abuse, church isn’t above the law, bishop says
As revelations of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clergy continue in Chile, an archbishop said that the church can no longer ignore the suffering of victims.
Crimes against Christians may not always be religiously motivated, say experts
Social media has helped spread "fake news" alleging criminal or violent attacks against Christians in Pakistan as examples of hate crimes and religious extremism.
Christians have moral mandate to fight racism, populism, say speakers
"Welcoming migrants, especially those in danger, is a moral principle whose foundation and strength come from the Gospel and sacred Scripture, and it is part of being Christian, that is, of belonging to Christ," said Cardinal Peter Turkson.