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‘We are proud of Mother Teresa,’ Albanians say of future saint
The fact that the nun was originally Albanian made this love -- and pride -- for her even stronger among Albania's people, believers and nonbelievers alike, said Anila Kika, an Orthodox Christian.
Bishop says ‘Brexit’ could lead to loss of funds for aid agencies
"Caritas Europa, to the best of my knowledge, always negotiates for funding from the EU, and the U.K., should it decide to leave, will be outside of that, and it won't get any of that (money) any longer."
Rome retreat: Pope offers ‘crash course’ on mercy in priestly ministry
His series of three meditations in three Roman basilicas were to be "a full immersion because Pope Francis' heart is immersed in the heart of Jesus the Good Shepherd."
Life is short; start forgiving, making amends, pope tells priests
"That is why it is so important to forgive completely" and let go of paralyzing self-pity so mercy can get "its hands dirty" and make reparation for the wrongs committed, he said.
Canada’s House sends assisted suicide bill to Senate for approval
Under the new law doctors and nurse practitioners would be permitted to actively cause, or assist in, the death of a consenting, qualified patient without risk of criminal charges.
Return to the Gospel, monk urges Canadian men, women religious
"We've become so obsessed by the perpetuation of the church structures and institutions that we've stopped being attentive to the people cast in the margins," Benedictine Father Simon-Pierre Arnold said.
God has a weakness for humble hearts, pope says at audience
While the prayer of a proud person isn't strong enough to reach God's heart, the prayer of a humble and contrite heart is capable of opening wide the door to his mercy and love, Pope Francis said.
Pope to attend ecumenical prayer service, celebrate Mass in Sweden
The pope's attendance at an ecumenical commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in Lund, Sweden, will include a prayer service in Lund Cathedral and a public event at Malmo Arena.
Indian bishops condemn attacks on Africans, call for peace, brotherhood
Masonda Ketada Olivier from Congo was beaten to death May 20 after an argument over hiring an auto-rickshaw in New Delhi.
Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria on June 1
Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox Christians to pray for children in Syria who are suffering because of the ongoing conflict in the country.