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Latest COVID-19 vaccine can be used in good conscience, U.S. bishops’ committee member says
In a new video, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine reiterated that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine "can be used in good moral conscience."
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine raises moral concerns, U.S. bishops say
Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine raises moral concerns because it was "was developed, tested and is produced with abortion-derived cell lines," the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees say.
Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified
The remains of Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain who died in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War, have been identified.
Returning from Iraq, Pope talks about 'risks'
The Catholic Church's commitment to dialogue with other Churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree.
Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq's borders, analyst says
Pope Francis' historic visit to the Middle East's most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq's borders.
Cleanse your hearts of anger, live the Gospel, Pope says at Mass in Irbil
Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.
Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, Pope says
Amid the rubble and bombed out remains of four Churches destroyed by Islamic State militants, Pope Francis paid tribute to Iraqi Christians who endured persecution and even death.
Living the Beatitudes can change the world, Pope says in Iraq
Pope Francis told Iraqi Christians that when they suffer discrimination, persecution or war, the Eight Beatitudes are addressed to them.
Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect
In a low-key meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite Muslims in Iraq, spent 45 minutes speaking privately.
Hostility, violence are 'betrayals' of religion, Pope says in Iraq
Traveling to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters.
Pope: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq
Visiting a Baghdad cathedral "hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters" murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world, Pope Francis said their sacrifice must motivate faith and a commitment to working for the common good.
Pope arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, tolerance, equality
To consolidate peace and ensure progress, the government and people of Iraq must never treat anyone as a second-class citizen and must work each day to promote harmony, Pope Francis said.
'Finally,' Pope says he will be able to make pilgrimage to Iraq
Pope Francis told the people of Iraq he was going to their country as a "penitential pilgrim," asking God's forgiveness for years of war, persecution and destruction, and as a "pilgrim of peace," hoping to remind people that they are all brothers and sisters no matter their ethnic or religious …
Pope Francis: An essential traveler ready to go
As Pope Francis packed his bags to travel internationally for the first time in 15 months, news stories were flashing warnings about the dangers of his March 5-8 visit to Iraq, not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because of Iraq's long-term security problems, including bomb and rocket …
Pope taps Newark cardinal as member of Congregation for Bishops
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the office that advises the pope on the nomination of bishops around the world.
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