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Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Chile
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims and survivors of one of the worst wildfires in Chile's history.
Church implements Colombian peace accord with reflection, action, prayer
No sector of society can unite Colombia single-handedly after a half-century of war, but the Catholic church's painstaking local reconciliation effort is a significant step to address the complex situation, Msgr. Hector Fabio Henao said.
Christian unity requires learning from each other, pope says
Pope Francis said Christians must overcome the "temptations of self-absorption that prevent us from perceiving how the Holy Spirit is at work outside our familiar surroundings," including in the lives of other Christian communities.
Moral radar: Papal media messages can cut through ‘post-truth’ fog
A post-truth culture in which objective facts and objective, divinely inspired moral principles no longer have any place or pull in people's lives is not to be taken lightly, said Bishop Paul Tighe, adjunct secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture.
Ivory Coast bishops urge calm amid strikes, mutinies
"We immediately invite all elements of society to gather round a single table and debate all issues relating to security, high costs of living, youth unemployment and working conditions," the bishops said.
Congo’s bishops hope to save peace pact, but see no will to act quickly
"Our latest meeting should have covered the question of governance -- but contacts between the political actors are, unfortunately, not yet realized," the bishops' conference said Jan. 24.
French bishops release new stats on child sex abuse in church
More than 200 victims have reported child sex abuse to the French church in the past six years, according to data collected by the French bishops.
Cardinal hopes January dates for WYD in Panama won’t keep students away
With the next global celebration of World Youth Day scheduled for Jan. 22-27, 2019, Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell knows many young Catholics in North America and Europe may find it a challenge to attend.
Order of Malta’s grand master resigns at pope’s request
Festing's offer to resign came after Pope Francis set up a commission to investigate Festing's removal of the order's grand chancellor, Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager.
Never underestimate the courage and wisdom of women, pope says
Women like the biblical heroine Judith are an example of trusting God amid sufferings and difficulties when it is easy to give up hope and fall into despair. "This is my opinion, but women are more courageous than men," the pope said.