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Vatican warns against misinterpreting international law, human rights
The Vatican formally criticized a U.N. committee's "grave misunderstanding" of state sovereignty and reiterated its concerns over "controversial new expressions" that threaten the unborn and religious freedom.
Vatican media need to ‘up their game,’ says adviser
A new papal commission is looking at how Vatican media outlets can better communicate the church's message "of healing, of love, of hope, and of generosity of spirit," said the panel's leader.
Vatican official calls for shared responsibility in protecting planet
Cardinal Pietro Parolin told the U.N. Climate Summit that "warming of the climate system is unequivocal. It is a very serious problem which ... has grave consequences for the most vulnerable sectors of society and, clearly, for future generations."
In homily, pope compares vain Christians to soap bubbles, peacocks
As fleeting as soap bubbles, showy as peacocks and shallow as an over-primped star, conceited Christians are building their lives on lies and their faith on shifting sands, Pope Francis said.
All nations need to respond to terrorism, Vatican official tells U.N.
Addressing the U.N. Security Council, the Vatican's secretary of state said "terrorism represents a fundamental threat to our common humanity." Nations must come together "to fulfill our primary responsibility to protect people threatened by violence and direct assaults on their human dignity," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Youths cheer for bands and pray to Jesus at festival
Almost 2,000 Catholic teens and others enjoyed the music, fun, food and prayers during the outdoor Abbey Faith and Music Fest last Saturday in Paoli. Along with the Christian musicians and artists were liturgies, sacraments and an inspiring display of vocations.
Pope: Albania proves to world that diverse religions can live in peace
People of different religious beliefs can and must live together in peace, Pope Francis said.
Vatican puts former nuncio accused of sex abuse under house arrest
The Vatican has placed a laicized papal ambassador under house arrest as he awaits a criminal trial for sexually abusing young boys.
Frequently asked questions about the extraordinary synod of bishops
When and where is it? What is this? What is its purpose?
Traditionalist leader meets at Vatican to discuss reconciliation
The leader of a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics met with Vatican officials Sept. 23 for the latest in a long series of reconciliation talks.