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Priests to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve advised priests to not celebrate Mass indoors over the next several days, including Nov. 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, which is also a national holiday in Italy.
Pope arrives in Sweden for what he calls important ecumenical event
Under a thick gray sky, Pope Francis was welcomed to Sweden with a small formal ceremony, which conveyed by its brevity that the trip was not a formal state visit, but had another purpose.
Bishop accepts camp demolition, but urges change of heart toward migrants
"These people have often been jeered at by the very networks which led them toward an imagined promised land. Their departure from our seaboard can and must be accompanied by increased respect, especially toward minors, single women and people in poor health," said Bishop Jaeger.
Church personnel must be close to struggling families, pope says
While many people today struggle to live the Christian ideal of marriage and family life, the chief task of the church's theologians and pastoral ministers is not to point to failures, but to draw close to people "so that grace can ransom them, reanimate them and heal them."
Despite echoing pope, nuncio’s comments on violence cause stir in Mexico
"From afar, it's known that there is a considerable rate of violence here in Mexico and this is not good," the nuncio said after the Oct. 24 ceremony at the National Palace.
Low enrollment forces closure of Australian branch of Vatican institute
In his letter, Archbishop Hart said the institute's council had been concerned about the financial burden that low enrollment had placed on the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Catholic Extension honors ‘great work of love’ at children’s home
Founded 17 years ago by the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation and members of Santa Teresita Parish, Santa Teresita Home provides a protective shelter and a broad range of integrated services to abused children ages 3 to 7.
Medieval crucifix in St. Peter’s Basilica ‘resurrected’ from obscurity
The oldest crucifix in the basilica's possession, it was made by an unknown sculptor of "exceptional artistic talent" and technical skill sometime in the early 1300s, and hung in the original fourth-century basilica of St. Peter, built by the Emperor Constantine.
Pope on why he’s going to Sweden: ‘Closeness does all of us good’
Pope Francis said he wanted his trip to Sweden to focus purely on promoting Christian unity, although in the end, he added a day to the visit so he could respond to the "fervent request" by the country's small Catholic community that he celebrate a Mass for them.
Pope encourages police, church to share battle against trafficking
A Vatican-led group, which has members in 30 countries, updated Pope Francis on their efforts to fight human trafficking. Nearly 21 million people, including minors, are victims of modern slavery.