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Pope says church tensions must be resolved with discussion, prayer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In the church, as in any other situation, "problems cannot be resolved by pretending they don't exist," Pope Francis told visitors in St. Peter's Square.
Immigration twist: Chile grapples with newcomers from Haiti
The country's stability draws immigrants with long-practiced customs and traditions from their home countries in South America and Central America. They are changing the face of Chile's Catholic parishes.
In Holy Land, Pope Francis will focus on unity, not ignore conflict
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On Pope Francis' first trip to the Holy Land, May 24-26, his agenda will focus on the search for Christian unity, particularly between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Pope cuts meetings because of cold, need to rest before Holy Land trip
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Because he has a bit of a cold and wants to rest up for his May 24-26 trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis has postponed several scheduled appointments.
Romanian bishop who died in communist prison cell to be beatified
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) -- A Catholic bishop who was starved and forced to stand naked in winter will be beatified as a martyr in Romania, 63 years after dying of malnutrition in a communist prison.
Arab Christians can serve as a bridge between East, West, observers say
BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (CNS) -- The significance of where Jesus was believed to be baptized on the banks of the Jordan River beginning his public ministry is not lost on Arab Christians, deeply aware of their rich religious and cultural heritage.
If you want peace, end arms trade and help immigrants, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If individuals and nations are serious about protecting human rights and promoting peace, they must do much more to curb the global arms trade and assist immigrants, Pope Francis told seven new ambassadors to the Vatican. There are “stories that make us weep and feel ashamed: human beings — our brothers […]
Central African Republic bishops warn of natural resource plundering
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in conflict-torn Central African Republic warned that their country's wildlife and natural resources are being plundered by outside groups and demanded more effective leadership from the transitional government.
Vatican official voices opposition to automated weapons systems
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- No matter how sophisticated and how many algorithms are programmed to help a drone or other machine make calculations before firing on a target, autonomous weapons systems could never comply with international human rights law, a Vatican official said.
Kenyan bishop urges Christians, Muslims to embrace peacemaking acts
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- Heightened tensions and rising suspicions among Christians and Muslims can be overcome when faith leaders embrace practical peacemaking activities that promote understanding across religious divides, a Kenyan bishop said.