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Out of this world: Vatican’s care for creation includes final frontier
The Holy See has always kept a close eye on the heavens, advocating that space exploration be ethical, just and peaceful.
Mexican bishops decry U.S. policy of separating families at border
The bishops said separating families "causes dangerous and harmful consequences to children because it makes them more vulnerable. ... The best interests of children have priority over any other question or discussion in this matter."
Pope: Commandments are God’s loving words, not oppressive commands
The Ten Commandments given by God are meant to protect his children from self-destruction; they are not harsh rules meant to enslave and oppress, Pope Francis said.
Peruvian organization founded by Maryknoll nun wins human rights award
The organization, Human Rights and Environment, based in Puno teaches people to defend their rights under Peruvian and international law and provides legal defense in cases of rights violations.
Pope supports U.S. bishops’ criticism of ‘immoral’ immigration policy
UPDATED - Pope Francis said he stands with the U.S. bishops in their condemnation of the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy, which has separated children from parents.
Iraqi iconographer honors his Syriac roots
When Islamic State fighters overran Qaraqosh, Iraq, in the summer of 2014, Mothana Butres was able to grab only a single volume from his father's collection of thousands of Syriac books and manuscripts.
Duterte spokesman says Australian nun still in danger of deportation
Sister Patricia Fox was branded an "undesirable alien" following her participation in an international fact-finding mission to look into alleged human rights abuses in Mindanao.
After Colombian election, church official urges talks with ex-guerrillas
The June 17 election of Ivan Duque, 41, has put the peace agreement between the government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, in doubt.
Church must listen to young Catholics, synod prep document advises
A working document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops in Rome said young people "want to see a church that shares their situations of life in the light of Gospel rather than by preaching."
Local priests on front line as protests close Nicaragua’s cities
Church leaders were cautiously welcoming some progress in the dialogue they have mediated between Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and protesters, who want him to resign.