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New Irish primate sees role as servant, not like CEO position
The new primate of All Ireland has pledged to be a "servant leader" whose aim is to bring the Irish Catholic Church through a process of "humble renewal."
Cardinal Brady, retiring from Armagh, says Pope Francis ‘inspires me’
The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis was "the highlight of my life," said Cardinal Sean Brady, the day the pope accepted his resignation as archbishop of Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Irish Vincentians hand over Jackie Kennedy’s letters to family
Letters between former U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and a Dublin-based priest have been handed over to the Kennedy family.
Pope mourns murder of three missionary sisters in Burundi
Pope Francis mourned the deaths of three Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were murdered in two separate attacks in their residence in Burundi.
Aid official says Gazans cautious, worry that nothing has changed
Gazans are frustrated that, despite all the sacrifice and loss of life, nothing has changed for them, except perhaps having more fishing rights, said a Catholic aid official.
Pope says war is senseless slaughter, can always be avoided
War is just "senseless slaughter" and should never be seen as inevitable or a done deal, Pope Francis said.
Pope cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up
When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast of the Nativity of Mary today, Sept. 8, Pope Francis said.
In Google Hangout, pope helps launch worldwide social network
The wisdom of "It takes a village to raise a child" has been lost as kids are either overprotected by permissive parents or neglected, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Christians’ only bragging rights are being a sinner, being saved
Pope Francis said Christians should boast about only two things: that they are sinners and they have been saved by Jesus Christ.
Church cracks down on Catholics ensnared in murderous code of revenge
Hidden beneath Albania's long legacy of interreligious harmony and peace lie the turmoil and bloodshed of an ancient vigilante code that affects thousands of families, many of them Catholic.