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A society without brotherhood is unhappy, hopeless, pope says
A society only concerned with people's needs, not their value, is a sad and disheartened society, Pope Francis said.
Unmask violence posing as holy, pope tells religious leaders in Egypt
Calling his visit to Egypt a journey of "unity and fraternity," Pope Francis launched a powerful call to the nation's religious leaders to expose violence masquerading as holy and condemn religiously inspired hatred as an idolatrous caricature of God.
Belgian church apologizes for role in mistreating mixed-race people
"The history of many metis, born of a Congolese, Rwandan or Burundian mother and a white father (serving) in one of these countries, is an obscure episode of Belgian colonization," the bishops' conference said.
Church needs missionaries, not ‘clericalized’ laity, pope says
The temptation to impose a vocation on laypeople as some kind of validation of their service in the church "worries me," the pope said April 27 during a meeting with members of Catholic Action.
Between election rounds, French cardinal deplores ‘democracy gone mad’
France's Catholic primate has condemned the current presidential campaign as his country's "worst ever" and urged Christians to help prevent democracy from "losing its sense."
Prayer is important part of helping the poor, pope says
"I ask you, as a vital part of your commitment to the work of the Papal Foundation, to pray for the needs of the poor, the conversion of hearts, the spread of the Gospel and the church's growth in holiness and missionary zeal," the pope said.
Philippine bishop backs case against Duterte in international court
The case filed against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a "very good step" toward stopping drug-related killings, a Catholic bishop said.
Practical Christianity: Pope emphasizes real help for those in need
Pope Francis' unique approach to teaching the faithful combines speaking clearly and simply with showing people what steps -- even small steps -- they can take to make a difference, a Vatican official said.
Knights of Malta asked to elect temporary leader
Members of the Knights of Malta about to elect a new permanent leader were asked instead to consider electing a lieutenant who would temporarily take the reins of the order.
Pakistani archbishop: Increased security leads students to feel unsafe
"It looks like schools are becoming a prison," Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore, Pakistan, told Catholic News Service.