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Pope to beatify Colombian martyrs during visit
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that Pope Francis will beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve of Arauca and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos. The beatification Mass will be at Catama field in Villavicencio Sept. 8.
Economic solutions need broader vision, pope tells G-20 leaders
In a message sent to world leaders attending the meeting, Pope Francis said they must reflect on the repercussions their decisions may have on the entire global community, not just their own countries.
At Scholas summit, young people look beyond their bubbles
Scholas Occurrentes started as a conduit for encounters between public and private schools in Argentina, it was adopted as a global youth project of the Vatican with the aim of educating young people in the commitment for the common good.
Art as you’ve never seen it: New film highlights Pope Francis’ vision
Not many people know about Pope Francis' love of film, literature, music and the role he believes art can play in evangelization, social change and spiritual transformation. A new documentary produced by the Vatican Museums and Vatican City State aims to fill that void.
Church officials upset that Myanmar won’t allow U.N. fact-finders
In late June, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon called on the government to work with the international community to investigate crimes reported by the U.N. in a "truly independent" way that results in "justice and accountability."
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, former Vatican spokesman, dies of cancer
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, who spent 22 years as director of the Vatican press office, died at home in Rome July 5 at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Canadian bishops: Abortion should not be ‘core’ of foreign policy
The Canadian bishops' conference has denounced a speech by the nation's foreign minister as "erroneous, confusing and misguided" for suggesting that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation's foreign policy.
Syriac Christian artist calls paintings of war ‘a cry for help’
Eleven works inspired by the Syrian war being shown in the Catholic cathedrals of northwest England and Wales in an exhibition called "Portraits of Faith: Syria's Christians Search for Peace."
Pope’s pediatric hospital is fixing past problems, says cardinal overseer
The Associated Press reported July 3 that the Vatican formed a commission in 2014 to study workers' complaints and concerns about unsafe medical protocols, overcrowding and a culture that emphasized practices that might reap greater revenues.
Christian, Muslim leaders highlight Lebanon as country of coexistence
Top Christian and Muslim leaders and Lebanese government representatives agreed that Lebanon should be highlighted as an example of peaceful coexistence, noting that "the deepening of democracy in Lebanon sends a message of hope to the Arabs and to the world."