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Before Bangladesh trip, pope calls for interreligious dialogue
Pope Francis said he would travel to Bangladesh to proclaim the Gospel message of "reconciliation, forgiveness and peace," and he said he was especially looking forward to a meeting with the nation's religious leaders.
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
Pope Francis has made no secret of what he thinks is the motivating force behind the wars and conflicts underway across the globe.
As Brazil cracks down on drugs, parish religious life changes
Recent government efforts to capture drug traffickers have led police to venture farther into poor mountainside communities and threaten residents' daily lives, including their religious routines.
Residents of Philippines mining town protest reopening of coal mine
At least 30 people from Manicani Island in Eastern Samar province want assurances from the government that an open pit mine will remain closed.
Science, humanities must overcome ‘tragic division,’ pope says
A broader, more holistic approach is needed to "overcome the tragic division between 'two cultures' -- the humanistic-literary-theological and the scientific, which leads to mutual impoverishment, and to encourage greater dialogue," including between the church and the scientific community.
Zimbabwean bishops call for restraint, patience in government shake-up
They also called on Zimbabwe's defense forces and political leaders to work for a "peaceful end to the crisis and a speedy return to normalcy and constitutional order."
Pope Francis calls Benedict’s teaching ‘precious heritage’
The pope met Nov. 18 with the winners of the 2017 Ratzinger Prize, named for the retired pope to honor those who make significant contributions to theology and culture.
Pope criticizes police brutality, denounces dangerous drivers
Putting the brakes on dangerous and distracted driving, Pope Francis criticized using mobile phones when at the wheel and treating roads like racetracks.
Vatican investigating abuse at pre-seminary
The Vatican announced it had launched a new investigation into reports about sexual abuse in a pre-seminary for young adolescents run by the Diocese of Como, Italy, but located inside the Vatican.
Pope names Brazilian cardinal to be relator general of upcoming synod
The relator is responsible for providing a comprehensive outline of the synod's theme at the beginning of the meeting and for summarizing the speeches of synod members before work begins on concrete proposals for the pope.