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Pope calls for prayers for Syria, children gone missing around world
At the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, the pope mentioned a string of attacks to hit "beloved Syria" May 23, causing the death of "defenseless civilians."
‘VatiLeaks’: Investigator says consultant admitted leaking documents
Stefano DeSantis testified May 24 that Francesca Chaouqui told Vatican police officials she sent documents regarding the Vatican Asset Management (VAM) to Gianluigi Nuzzi.
Members of Marian group attend outdoor Mass celebrated by bishop
A Puerto Rican bishop celebrating Mass in Sabana Grande welcomed members of an unrecognized Marian organization, but remained silent about the group's ecclesial status.
Aid officials call for overhaul of system so help reaches most needy
"Too many innocent people suffer from the consequences of disasters caused by or aggravated by human action and inaction. It is the time to reform the global humanitarian system."
U.S. official says protection of religious minorities is top priority
"Protecting religious minorities who have fled their countries," he said, is the first step in the U.S. government's approach to confronting religious persecution.
Mexican state responds on social media after bishop convenes peace march
The event attracted an estimated 20,000 marchers from parish communities, along with business leaders, opposition and civil society.
Archbishop: World Meeting of Families is part of wider church renewal
"The IX World Meeting of Families in Dublin is not an isolated event. It belongs within a process of discernment and encouragement, of accompaniment and animation of families," Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin said.
Priest in Vietnam released before Obama’s visit
In photos released by the Archdiocese of Hue, the 80-year-old priest can be seen kneeling before the archbishop upon his return to his parish. The archdiocese reported that the priest was in good health.
‘The meeting is the message,’ pope tells head of al-Azhar
After five years of tension and top-level silence, Pope Francis and the grand imam of one of the most important Sunni Muslim universities in the world embraced at the Vatican May 23.
Havana’s new archbishop says post brings fear and trust
Archbishop Juan Garcia Rodriguez told a huge congregation, "You will understand that I'm scared. I do not understand the mystery of why I'm here or why the Holy Spirit chose me."