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New rural police force in Mexico faces distrust from priests, community
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- Father Andres Larios once supported the highly effective self-defense groups, which formed to fight off drug cartels carrying out various crimes in the western state of Michoacan.
Letters to Irish priest reveal Jackie Kennedy’s struggles with faith
DUBLIN (CNS) -- Newly released letters between former U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and a Dublin-based priest reveal Kennedy's struggles to keep her faith after her husband's assassination.
Be meek, open to joy, newness offered by the Holy Spirit, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians who are too serious and gloomy have the Holy Spirit missing from their lives, Pope Francis said.
Pope asks business leaders to hope, pray and create jobs
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christian business leaders have felt the weight of the global economic crisis just like most workers have, but they must hold on to hope, increase their prayers and ask God's grace so their decisions may benefit as many people as possible, Pope Francis said.
Pope to beatify Pope Paul VI at end of synod on the family
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will beatify Pope Paul VI Oct. 19 during the closing Mass of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family.
Pope tells U.N. respect for life, solidarity essential for development
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Meeting top officials of the United Nations, Pope Francis called for a "worldwide ethical mobilization" that would push technical programs for justice, peace and development further by promoting respect for human life, "fraternity and solidarity."
High-tech world is plagued by ethical, economic misery, says cardinal
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The future of humanity depends on economic policies that protect the environment, support human dignity and promote justice, said several participants at a Vatican symposium.
Bishops say despite violence, Ukraine’s election must proceed
LVIV, Ukraine (CNS) -- Ukrainian Catholic bishops said their country's May 25 presidential election must proceed, despite any efforts to derail it.
Religious leaders pledge to protect persecuted Middle East Christians
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Close to 200 ordained and lay religious leaders have signed a pledge to commit themselves and the United States to protect Christians in Iraq, Syria and Egypt, who they say are being persecuted for their faith.
Bring Gospel to all, beginning with those who struggle most, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Bringing the Gospel to people of different cultures and viewpoints requires discernment, but most of all it requires evangelizers who have encountered Christ and want to share his love with all, Pope Francis said.