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Philippine cardinal: Tell legislators death penalty does not deter crime
"The death penalty has not reduced crime because it does not solve criminality from its roots," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said. "To help solve these roots of criminality, the church and the state need to protect and strengthen the basic unit of society, which is the family."
Knights of Malta to continue focus on the poor, grand chancellor says
The newly reinstated grand chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta said the crisis that led to the resignation of the order's grand master will remain a footnote in history that pales in comparison to the suffering of refugees and the poor.
Dream, prophesy, don’t focus just on survival, pope tells religious
Speaking as a fellow member of a religious order, Pope Francis urged religious to keep alive the faith, hope and audacity of the men and women who founded the orders to which they belong.
Reject inertia of ‘Mannequin Challenge,’ reach out to refugees, pope says
This video version of his prayer intention for February begins with a street scene of people doing a "Mannequin Challenge," the viral internet craze in which people freeze while music plays in the background.
Salesian home gives former child-soldiers new lease on life
On the lush green hillsides of Colombia's second-largest city, Medellin, sits "Ciudad Don Bosco" ("Don Bosco City"), an oasis of peace for young men and women who continue to bear -- both physically and mentally -- the scars of war and violence.
Facts first: Vatican seeks scientific data before making judgments
The Vatican believes scientific facts exist and it wants to hear about them from world-renowned scientists before it offers guidance on or criticism of related political, social or economic policies.
Canadians gather for Mass at church next to mosque where six were killed
Muslim leaders and members of the Muslim community, as well as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and other high-level politicians, were in attendance Jan. 31.
Global refugee crisis is complex, says head of Caritas Internationalis
Many Western nations forget that their countries were built on migrants, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, said during a visit to Lebanon
‘Amoris Laetitia’ not up for personal interpretation, cardinal says
The Vatican's doctrinal chief said some bishops are interpreting Pope Francis' document on marriage and family in a way that is not in accordance with Catholic doctrine.
Canadian bishop worries euthanasia could be seen as moral obligation
Even though medical assistance in dying has been legal in Quebec for almost a year and in Canada for a few months, Bishop Noel Simard of Valleyfield has not yet come to terms with this new reality.