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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.
Pope in Mexico: Don't anesthetize the hope of your youth

Feb 16, 2016

In today's throwaway culture, young people are being anesthetized against the desire for a better world, Pope Francis said Monday, celebrating Mass in Mexico's Chiapas region.
Pope Francis: Even wounded families are better than isolation

Feb 16, 2016

Although families today deeply struggle in a society rife with dysfunction and pain, this fundamental relationship is still essential for our lives and preferable to being alone, Pope Francis said.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica comes to Google street view

Feb 16, 2016

A virtual pilgrimage for Pope Francis’ trip now offers a new street-view perspective of key sites and churches.
Papal visit to Mexico: Meeting with Families (Full Text)

Feb 16, 2016

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' prepared remarks for the meeting with families in the “Víctor Manuel Reyna” stadium in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico on Feb. 15, 2016.