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Gospel calls Christians to reject economy that exploits, pope says
The Gospel requires Christians to "denounce personal and social sins committed against God and neighbor in the name of the god money and of power for its own sake," Pope Francis wrote.
Indonesian government taps two Catholic universities to help other schools
The move is part of Indonesian government efforts to raise the standard of higher education in the country and improve the workforce.
Eight Canadian dioceses withhold funds to Development and Peace
At least eight dioceses have suspended financial support to Development and Peace following preliminary results of a probe that found some of the agency's partners conflict with Catholic moral and social teaching, particularly on abortion, contraception and gender theory.
Lebanese cardinal warns against ‘new drums of war’ in Syria
Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai appealed to world leaders to stop the war in Syria and to work for comprehensive peace through diplomatic means.
Chilean abuse victims welcome pope’s letter, call for zero tolerance
"The damage committed by the hierarchy of the Chilean church, to which the pope refers, has affected many people, not just us," the victims said.
Killer robots will make war even more inhumane, Vatican official says
Allowing for the development and use of fully automated lethal weapons systems would make warfare even more inhumane and undermine efforts to achieve peace through dialogue, not an arms race.
Salvador’s Blessed Romero canonization probably in Rome in October
UPDATED - Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas hedged his statement in an interview with Catholic News Service saying the final decision is up to Pope Francis.
Pope apologizes for ‘serious mistakes’ in judging Chilean abuse cases
In a letter to Chilean bishops, Pope Francis says he hopes to meet with Chilean sex abuse victims. "I apologize to all those who I have offended," he said.
Pontifical Commission for Latin America proposes synod on women
The Catholic Church in Latin America must recognize and appreciate the role of women and end the practice of using them solely as submissive laborers in the parish.
Conference honors women religious who put their lives at risk to serve
In situations of war and conflict around the globe, women religious face the same dangers as the women they live and work with, including rape and murder, said Sister Yudith Pereira-Rico.