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South African justice commission urges restraint after xenophobic attacks
"No grievance justifies the violence against foreign nationals," Bishop Abel Gabuza of Kimberley, who chairs the commission, said in a statement Feb. 21.
Pope appeals for aid as famine grips South Sudan
At the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican Feb. 22, the pope said that a solid commitment from the international community to assist South Sudan is crucial "now more than ever."
Greed, selfishness corrupt beauty of God’s creation, pope says
Human beings are often tempted to view creation as "a possession we can exploit as we please and for which we do not have to answer to anyone," the pope said Feb. 22 at his weekly general audience.
Pope, Chilean bishops discuss abuse scandal, evangelization
Meeting with 30 prelates from the Latin American country, the pope also spoke to them about reaching out to youth in an increasingly secularized society, the difficulties facing priests and a possible papal trip.
Cardinal Burke leaves Guam after interviewing witnesses in abuse case
U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke spent two days in Guam interviewing witnesses and alleged victims in a clerical sexual abuse case against Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana.
Be ashamed when tempted to use church for power struggles, pope says
Whenever one is tempted to use the church for pursuing personal ambitions or to be arrogant, pray to feel ashamed, Pope Francis said.
Aid workers offer alternatives to migrants aiming to cross Sahara Desert
Training courses where mostly young men are taught how to cut and shape metal are run by Catholic Relief Services in Agadez, Niger, in an effort to provide alternatives to migrants who want to make the dangerous journey to Europe.
Populism fueling self-centered rejection of migrants, pope says
Indifference, fueled by populist rhetoric in today's world, fans the flames of rejection that threaten the rights and dignity of migrants, Pope Francis said.
Vatican court continues investigating possible cases of money laundering
The Vatican City court continued investigating possible financial crimes, freezing more than $2.1 million in assets deposited at the Vatican bank.
With simplicity, not as royalty, Christians embrace the meek, pope says
Christians embrace the lowliest and those most in need, treasuring and living out the simplicity of faith received from mothers and grandmothers, Pope Francis said.