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Former doctrine chief denies false account of papal meeting
The former head of the Vatican's doctrine office denied reports claiming he was dismissed by Pope Francis due to differences in doctrinal matters.
Journal: Strip religious garb, fundamentalist tones from U.S. political power
U.S. politics have become increasingly colored by an apocalyptic world view, promoted by certain fundamentalist Christians, that fosters hatred, fear and intolerance, said an influential Jesuit magazine.
Reformed churches sign agreement adopting justification doctrine
Signaling a turning point in ecumenical relations with the Catholic Church, the World Communion of Reformed Churches signed an agreement on a key issue that divided Catholics and Protestants for centuries.
Yemen’s foreign minister says kidnapped Salesian is still alive
Yemen's foreign minister told Indian officials that Salesian Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, kidnapped in Yemen last year, is still alive, and efforts to trace him continue.
Catechesis is a vocation of service, not a job, pope says
Catechists are called to live their mission as a service, by preaching the Gospel through concrete actions rather than treating it as just a job, Pope Francis said.
A Franciscan friar trades a field of dreams for an empire for the poor
In his 50 years in the country, Boston native Father Flavian Mucci has built an empire of social and public services that benefit the country's poor called the Agape Association of El Salvador.
Nonprofit keeps mission to serve the poor through war, disasters
Known simply as Agape, the Greek word for unconditional love, the organization runs homes for the elderly, a nascent university for low-income students, clinics, mobile medical services, a restaurant, a hotel, training centers, a TV station and a radio station, among its most notable programs.
Hong Kong Christians pray for terminally ill Liu Xiaobo
UPDATED - Hong Kong Christians came together to pray for terminally ill Liu, who was recently released from a Chinese prison but still remains on the mainland.
Nigerian calls West’s imposition of abortion ‘cultural supremacy’
Canada, Great Britain and other donor nations want to boost abortion funding in African nations where people largely abhor the practice, said a pro-life advocate. Midwives and obstetricians are needed most, said a doctor.
Pope approves new path to sainthood: heroic act of loving service
In a new apostolic letter, the pope approved new norms allowing for candidates to be considered for sainthood because of the heroic way they freely risked their lives and died prematurely because of "an extreme act of charity."