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‘Selfie’ culture leads to alienation, departure from reality, pope says
While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.
Chilean bishop says mistakes were made in handling abuse cases
The bishops are meeting at the Vatican May 15-17 to discuss with Pope Francis their handling of clerical sex abuse allegations.
Mexican bishops promise new pastoral approach, accompanying people
The plan responded to an admonishment from Pope Francis, who scolded Mexico's bishops in 2016 for resting on their laurels, showing timidity as violence was escalating and failing to find unity among themselves.
Mourners line streets of Liverpool as Alfie Evans hearse passes
LIVERPOOL, England (CNS) — Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Liverpool to pay tribute to Alfie Evans on the day of the toddler’s funeral. The 23-month-old boy, who suffered a severe degenerative neurological condition, died April 28, some 10 days after his father, Tom Evans, had asked Pope Francis to help get him to […]
Vatican OKs sainthood cause for Iraqi priest, deacons killed in Mosul
Chaldean Father Ragheed Aziz Ganni, his cousin Deacon Basman Yousef Daud, and Deacons Wahid Hanna Isho and Gassan Isam Bidawed were killed June 3, 2007, in front of the Holy Spirit Church in Mosul.
Dozens killed in protests as U.S. embassy inaugurated in Jerusalem
International media reported that in Gaza, at least 52 people were killed, including five under the age of 18, and some 2,000 were injured. The death toll was expected to rise.
Pope’s Lamborghini fetches nearly $1 million for charity at auction
The Italian luxury carmaker donated the white vehicle with gold stripes to the pope in November. The pope put his diminutive signature on the car's hood, then put the vehicle up for auction to raise money for charity.
Indonesian Christian leaders call for unity after suicide bombings
A family of five, including three children, carried out a suicide bombing on two motorcycles at police headquarters in East Java's provincial capital, Surabaya, police said.
After dam bursts, bishops urge Kenya to step up response to tragedies
A dam on a commercial farm in southwestern Kenya burst after heavy rains May 9, killing at least 45 people. Hundreds of homes, schools and churches were destroyed when the dam burst and water obliterated all in its path.
Jesus in heaven invites all Christians to share his good news, pope says
As they journey through life, Christians must look for Christ, especially among the poor, and give concrete signs of hope to others, Pope Francis said.