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New cardinal from Buenos Aires has pastoral approach similar to pope
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- Since being named archbishop of Buenos Aires in March, Cardinal-designate Mario Aurelio Poli has shown similarities in the pastoral approach of his predecessor, Pope Francis.
Pope names 19 new cardinals, including six from Latin America
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Stressing that their role would be one of service rather than honor, Pope Francis named 19 new cardinals, including six men from his home region of Latin America.
With few words, Pope Francis shows a new way to be pro-life
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' decision to talk less than his predecessors about abortion has puzzled some pro-lifers. Yet the pope has made clear his commitment to the defense of unborn life and, thanks to his colossal popularity, his pontificate could boost the pro-life cause in unprecedented ways.
Bishop praises U.S. investment in Egypt’s ‘human projects’
CAIRO (CNS) -- A U.S. bishop on a fact-finding trip to Egypt said he would tell policymakers back home that "the investment of our country in human projects is really going to be the most beneficial of all."
Pope: Too many Christians have watered-down hope, lukewarm faith in God
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- There are too many "defeated Christians" in the church who do not fully believe in the faith handed down to them by way of tradition and who do not completely trust in God, Pope Francis said.
Malaysian official: Investigation of priest for sedition will continue
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (CNS) -- The nation's inspector general said he would continue investigating a prominent Jesuit under the country's Sedition Act, but he would not question him again.
Cardinal reports progress in reform as Legionaries start chapter
ROME (CNS) -- As the Legionaries of Christ started their extraordinary general chapter, the cardinal overseeing the troubled congregation said scandal had taken a toll on its finances, but that members had made progress in overcoming the moral and administrative legacy of their disgraced founder.
Central African bishops say conflict mischaracterized as religious
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic criticized media portrayals of their country's conflict as religious in nature and listed preconditions for restoring peace and effective governance.
Baptism gives strength to forgive enemies, love poor, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Baptism isn't just some formal ritual, it profoundly changes people, giving them unwavering hope and the strength to forgive and love others, Pope Francis said.
Pope carries lamb, meets baby Jesus in visit to live Nativity scene
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Surrounded by cheese sellers, shoemakers, children and bleating animals, Pope Francis immersed himself in a lively re-enactment of a special day in Bethlehem during his visit to a parish north of Rome Dec. 6.