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Kenyan bishop says hungry Turkana people eating tree roots, dog meat
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- A bishop in northwestern Kenya said people are so hungry they are eating wild fruit, roots of trees and dog meat. "Food must reach here soonest to save the people from death," said Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Lodwar, where most residents are animal farmers and ethnic Turkana.
Physical therapist sees ‘duty to give back’ to special needs children
CAIRO (CNS) -- In a ground floor three-room apartment in a slum in the Egyptian capital, Anna-Maria Smith sat at the feet of a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, coaching her to roll left and right.
Univision poll shows strong support for church teaching in Asia, Africa
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- A poll by Spanish-language broadcaster Univision shows Catholics in Asia and Africa, where the church is growing fastest, expressing strong support for church teachings. The poll of self-identified Catholics in 12 countries showed high approval of Pope Francis, but split on subjects such as abortion, priests being able to marry and same-sex marriage.
Religious leaders reiterate: Central African conflict not religious
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Church leaders in the Central African Republic reiterated that the media is wrong in reporting a "religious war" in their country and insisted Christians and Muslims are working together in government and society to secure peace.
Church workers rejoice, recall challenges as India declared polio-free
KOTTAYAM, India (CNS) -- As the World Health Organization declared India "polio-free" Feb. 11, church health workers celebrated and reflected on the challenges they faced convincing parents to allow their children to get the vaccine.
A turbulent year that strengthened the papacy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When Pope Benedict XVI announced on Feb. 11, 2013, that he would become the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign, one common line of thought held that, for better or worse, his decision might leave the papacy a less exalted and powerful office, bringing the supreme pontiff closer to the level of other bishops, clergy and faithful.
Living in remodeled convent, Pope Benedict is not cloistered, aides say
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In retirement, Pope Benedict XVI follows a daily schedule similar to that of any retired bishop or religious: He prays, reads, strolls, talks with people and offers them spiritual advice, the Vatican spokesman said.
Thumbnail bios of the men who will become cardinals Feb. 22
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here is some brief biographical information about each of the 19 churchmen Pope Francis will induct into the College of Cardinals Feb. 22.
Philippine program brings boats to fishermen, jobs to carpenters
Fishing villages along the Philippine island of Leyte's Pacific coast saw their livelihoods destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan Nov. 8 as it smashed almost everything in its path, fishing boats included. A pilot program is providing new boats with motors -- an upgrade from rowing with oars -- and the local jobs to build the boats.
Mass, even with the pope, isn’t a tourist activity; it’s God’s time
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An invitation to attend Pope Francis' early morning Mass is a hot ticket in Rome, but the pope said the Mass -- in his residence or anywhere else -- isn't an event, but a time for entering into the mystery of God.