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Pope to clergy and religious: ‘You are not God’s employees’

Feb 17, 2016

Pope Francis on Tuesday celebrated Mass with priests, seminarians and religious men and women and urged them not to surrender to difficulties posed by situations of violence, corruption, drug trafficking and disregard to human dignity, and he appealed to them to continue proclaiming the message of the Gospel.
Pope in Mexico: I prefer a wounded family to a society sick from fear of love

Feb 17, 2016

"I prefer a wounded family that makes daily efforts to put love into play, to a society that is sick from isolationism and a habitual fear of love.
Did a Massachusetts court ruling essentially ban Catholic schools?

Feb 17, 2016

A Massachusetts court ruling against a Catholic school may have set a dangerous precedent that interferes with religious schools’ ability to hire staff consistent with their mission, critics said.
10 things you may have missed from the Pope's visit to Chiapas

Feb 17, 2016

On Feb. 15, Pope Francis visited Chiapas State in southeast Mexico. Spending the day in San Cristobal de las Casas and Tuxtla Gutierrez, he showed his affection for the native communities and for the weakest among them. Here are some great moments you might have missed.
Resignation is from the devil, Pope warns Mexican priests, religious

Feb 17, 2016

In the face of corruption, violence, and atrocities against the human person, resignation becomes the “devil's favorite weapon,” Pope Francis told priests, religious, and seminarians on the fourth day of his journey to Mexico.
There's no question – reporting abuse is a must, Cardinal O'Malley says

Feb 17, 2016

After recent media reports suggested the Vatican is telling bishops to cover up sexual abuse, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that reporting abuse is not just a civil responsibility, but a moral one.
Archbishop of Erbil: My Lent of Mercy among Mosul's refugees

Feb 16, 2016

This Lent is a period of "mercy" and "charitable works in support of Christian families" displaced for over 18 months from Mosul and the Nineveh plain, following the advance of the Islamic State (IS), for the Christians living in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan.
For Thai Bishop, "The human person can never be material for sale"

Feb 16, 2016

Mgr Philip Banchong Chaiyara, bishop of Udon Ratchathani (in south-eastern Thailand) and president of the Justice and Peace Commission, released a Len
The Latest: Pope Francis is back in Mexico City after a day-long trip to southern Chiapas state

Feb 16, 2016

The latest on Pope Francis' visit to Mexico.
Pope Francis in Mexico: Girl's stunning 'Ave Maria' brings a room to tears

Feb 16, 2016

Pope Francis' visit to Mexico so far has been marked by big events: meetings with heads of state, Masses delivered to enormous crowds.