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Vatican paper: Ideology can slant scientific views of difference in sexes
Different eras have produced different scientific conclusions about sex differences, it said, in part because assumptions were built on the knowledge available at the time.
Move away from the past, Myanmar’s cardinal tells peace conference
Myanmar's cardinal assured a historic gathering of government, military and ethnic leaders of the church's support for building lasting peace in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian country.
Pope, religious leaders to mark 30th anniversary of 1986 Assisi meeting
Pope Francis will join dozens of religious leaders and hundreds of their faithful in Assisi Sept. 20 to pray for peace.
Ecumenical autumn: Pope’s calendar filled with dialogue opportunities
Even as developments within Christian denominations seem to be solidifying differences that would make full unity difficult, there is no sign that the desire to meet and dialogue is waning.
Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Sept. 1, Pope Francis called for concrete actions that benefit human life and the environment as integral to Christian life.
New Limburg bishop will not live in predecessor’s luxurious residence
Stephan Schnelle, Limburg diocesan spokesman, said the residence would be used for offices, meetings and exhibitions. The diocese has said Bishop-designate Georg Batzing would live at a convent after his Sept. 18 installation, then move to a nearby church house.
Pope to scientists: Faith doesn’t hurt reason, it leads to greater truth
"Openness to God's grace, which comes through faith, does not weaken human reason, but rather leads it toward knowledge of a truth which is wider and of greater benefit to humanity," he said.
Pope declines invitation to name rep to Colombia peace tribunals
While hailing the peace agreement that marks the end of some 50 years of civil conflict in Colombia, Pope Francis declined an invitation to name a representative to help choose judges for what have been described as "peace tribunals."
When tragedy strikes, don’t turn God into a scapegoat, bishop says
God is humanity's salvation and he "cannot be used as a scapegoat," Bishop Domenico Pompili said in his homily Aug. 30 at a funeral Mass in the village of Amatrice, which was nearly razed to the ground.
Catholic university says Mexican president met graduation requirements
Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City issued a statement late Aug. 28, saying the thesis submitted by then-student Enrique Pena Nieto -- elected president in 2012 -- conformed with the standards of the time.