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Pope meets Jordan’s king, discusses upcoming Holy Land trip
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Less than seven weeks before the start of his trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal to his residence at the Vatican for tea and conversation April 7.
Bishop: Ukrainian church using all means to remain legal in Crimea
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- A Ukrainian Catholic bishop warned his church could lose its legal status in Crimea under Russian rule and pledged to use "all possible means in the international arena" to defend it.
Pope: God upholds his law, but he forgives, doesn’t browbeat sinners
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When Jesus forgave the adulteress, he was not questioning the sanctity of marriage; rather, he helped her recognize her sin and commanded she go in peace and sin no more, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Cross isn’t an ornament, Christianity isn’t a do-gooder’s guide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christianity isn't a philosophy or guide to survival, good behavior and peace, it's a relationship with a real person who died on the cross for our sins, Pope Francis said.
Jesus can raise everyone from the tomb of a dead, tired soul, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Come out from the dark cave of pride, sin and death and into the light of a new life with Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis confirms continuing existence of Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, accepting the recommendations of his international Council of Cardinals and other advisory groups, has decided the Vatican bank will continue to exist and has approved a plan to increase its transparency and accountability.
On 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide, pope urges reconciliation
UPDATED - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Just days before Rwanda was to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the country's bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of healing and reconciliation.
Pope to the young: Discover what you hold dear to your heart
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis told a group of young people to be honest with themselves and others and figure out what they hold dear: money and pride or the desire to do good. He sensed they had a feeling of "apprehension" about life and said "I think it is my duty to serve young people," to listen to and help guide their anxiety.
Vatican sends bishop to Scotland to investigate Edinburgh Archdiocese
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- More than a year after Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien admitted to sexual misconduct amid allegations by three priests and a former priest, the Vatican Congregation for Bishops is sending an investigator to the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh to collect testimony.
Top 10 most interesting popes who have been declared saints
One pope started the Easter celebration in Rome, another made Latin the language of the liturgy, and another stopped an invasion. Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II, who will be named saints April 27, will be among only four popes canonized in the last 700 years.