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Quebec parishes seek to become missionary centers in a changing era
The Catholic bishops of Quebec are asking Catholics to ponder if parish reorganizations, underway for years, really are missionary in nature or if they are just meant to preserve a status quo and save money.
World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope says
Speaking to young YouTube "celebrities" who together claim about 25 million subscribers, Pope Francis urged people to become better listeners and offer concrete gestures of tolerance and patience.
In Eucharist, find strength to share bread, faith with others, pope says
Just as the "breaking of the bread" became the icon of the early Christian community, giving of oneself in order to nourish others spiritually and physically should be a sign of Christians today, the pope said.
JRS official in Malawi says albino refugees warned to avoid certain areas
Believed to bring wealth, the body parts of albinos are sought for use in magical rituals.
Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims
A statement released May 21 by the Vatican press office said Pope Benedict confirms decisively that 'the publication of the Third Secret of Fatima is complete.'"
St. John XXIII’s aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. John XXIII before and after he became pope, died in Bergamo, near Milan.
Lebanese leaders hope pope-imam meeting leads to new relationships
"This is a very important meeting, not only because it is the first of its kind in history that the grand imam of al-Azhar visits the Vatican and is received by the Holy Father, but the timing in itself is very important."
Vatican bank supervisory members step down over management differences
Carlo Salvatori and Clemens Borsig decided to step down from the Vatican bank "in light of legitimate reflections and opinions concerning the management of an institute whose nature and purpose" are "so particular."
Families with sick members hit hard by Venezuela’s economic crisis
Pharmacies in the city are filling their shelves with soft drinks, potato chips and homemade natural remedies to cover up the lack of medicines.
Interior peace leads to care for poor and creation, pope says
The voice of the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed can be heard only if Christians quiet their hearts through prayer, Pope Francis said.