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Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
Catholic organizations, from women's religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge – and the crime – of human trafficking.
Vatican releases Pope's Lent, Holy Week, Easter schedule
Pope Francis and top officials of the Roman Curia will leave the Vatican March 1-6 for their annual Lenten retreat, the Vatican announced.
To prevent spread of COVID-19, Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses
The threat of spreading the coronavirus has forced Catholic officials in Hong Kong to suspend all Church programs Feb. 15-28, including Sunday Masses and the Ash Wednesday liturgy that marks the beginning of Lent.
Statement on the death of Bishop Charles J. McDonnell, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark
Bishop Charles James McDonnell, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, entered eternal life on Feb. 13, 2020. He was 92 years old.
In Amazon document, Pope calls for action rooted in conversion of heart
Like so many of Pope Francis' teachings and major documents, his apostolic exhortation on the Amazon is built on a call for conversion – a new way of seeing, thinking and doing.
Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region
Pope Francis acknowledged the serious shortage of priests in remote areas of the Amazon, but he insisted not all avenues have been exhausted to address the issue.
Pope on women in Amazon Church: Don't try to 'clericalize' them
Pope Francis released his document on the Amazon region on the 15th anniversary of the assassination in Brazil of U.S. Notre Dame Sister Dorothy Stang, a missionary who defended the poor and the environment.
Pope shares his 'dreams' for Amazon region in latest apostolic exhortation
Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with "Amazonian features."
World Day of the Sick: Bishop O'Connell shares Holy Father's message
Bishop O’Connell has shared the Message of the Holy Father for this year’s “World Day of the Sick.”
Mideast patriarchs tell Pope they're concerned about Christian survival
In a private meeting with Pope Francis, Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East had an opportunity to sound the alarm regarding the survival of Christians in the region as a result of persecution, extremism, economic insecurity and immigration to the West.
Pope, Ukrainian president talk about peace, freeing prisoners of war
After meeting Pope Francis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tweeted that he was inspired by their discussions about peace.
Telecom providers have duty to prevent human trafficking, Pope says
Pope Francis reminded telecommunication firms and service providers of their responsibility to help fight human trafficking.
Pope to celebrate Pentecost in Malta
Pope Francis will celebrate Pentecost in Malta, the Mediterranean island-nation where St. Paul was shipwrecked and where thousands of migrants and refugees continue to seek welcome and shelter.
Vatican communication head says media must promote culture of respect
Communication is meant to be constructive, to connect people and promote understanding, but too often the media have degenerated into platforms to disseminate hatred, said Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
USCCB: Israelis, Palestinians must talk to get Mideast peace
President Donald Trump's proposed Mideast peace plan deserves "serious consideration," but "the Israelis and the Palestinians are the only ones who can resolve the differences and agree on a common resolution to the chronic impasse," said a representative of the U.S. bishops.
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