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“God free the world from the inhumane violence of terrorism”
The Pope expresses his sorrow for the recent terror attacks and begs the lord during the Angelus to free the world from the "inhumane violence" of …
ChristianityAt Mass, Barcelona prays for unity, peace following deadly attacks
At a Sunday Mass in the iconic Sagrada Familia basilica, the archbishop of Barcelona on Sunday called for Spain to unite and work for a more peaceful world.<p>Cardinal Joan Josep Omella’s message following last week’s deadly dual vehicle attacks – in Barcelona and Cambrils – came as a massive manhunt …
World NewsPope Francis prays for an end to 'inhuman violence' of terrorism
Referring to a string of terrorist incidents both in Europe and Africa last week, Pope Francis on Sunday prayed for the dead and injured and their …
TerrorismPope Francis sends letter to special envoy to Jubilee of Lima in Peru
2017-08-19 Vatican Radio<p>(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a letter to Cardinal Raúl Eduardo Vela Chiriboga, Archbishop Emeritus of Quito, …
ChristianityVatican delegate: Every indication Medjugorje will be recognized, perhaps later this year
A Polish archbishop appointed by Pope Francis to study the pastoral situation surrounding Medjugorje says the apparitions in the Bosnian town could …
Christianity‘Disloyal, outrageous and unacceptable’: The Vatican really doesn’t want Belgian Catholics to perform euthanasia
Print<p>LONDON — Pope Francis has ordered a Belgian Catholic charity to stop offering euthanasia in its psychiatric hospitals.<p>In May, the Brothers of …
CatholicismCharlottesville blues
Real Christians must stand up and speak up the very moment the demon of racism rears its ugly head.<p>Much of the world heard the name “Charlottesville” …
OpinionNo, Pope Francis did not beatify Roberto Clemente
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug 18, 2017 / 03:14 pm (CNA).- Sports fans in the U.S. and beyond may be disappointed to learn that reports of baseball …
ChristianityPope in Myanmar won't be judged by crowds or speeches, but results
Although not yet announced by the Vatican, it has been confirmed by numerous sources that Pope Francis plans on visiting Myanmar – also known as …
AsiaLogo for Pope Francis's pending trip to Peru features "United by Hope"
As part of the run-up to Pope Francis’s January 2018 outing to Chile and Peru, the Vatican on Saturday released the official logo for the Peru …
ChristianityLeading theologian: change canon law to correct papal errors
Fr Aidan Nichols said that Pope Francis's teaching had led to an 'extremely grave' situation<p>A prominent theologian has proposed reforming canon law …
Christianity5 Tips for Traveling Solo After Retirement
As a chronological leader in the cohort of Baby Boomers who are now retired or thinking seriously about it, I’m happy to say that I have the …
TravelCharlottesville Violence and Trump’s Reaction Draw Criticism Abroad
A wide range of world leaders have condemned the violence in Charlottesville last weekend and sometimes sharply criticized President Trump, who said that some of the people marching with the white supremacist and neo-Nazi protesters were “very fine people.”<p>Many of these countries are American …
Paolo GentiloniTurns out working for President Obama isn’t the sweet gig we imagine
Alyssa Mastromonaconews.com.au<p><b>EVERYONE thinks that travelling with the president has got to be a sweet gig — lush service, pampering, the nicest</b> …
Australian NewsPope Francis sends condolences for ‘cruel’ Barcelona terror attack
2017-08-18 Vatican Radio<p>(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday sent a telegram expressing his condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack on …
Christianity'The Universe Remains.' Pope Francis' Astronomer on Finding Meaning in the Eclipse
Pope Francis’ official astronomer, Brother Guy Consolmagno S.J., is visiting the United States from the Vatican Observatory for the total solar …
News (U.S.)Steve Bannon firing: Winners and losers
The ousting of Donald Trump’s chief strategist and campaign victory architect Steve Bannon has sent shockwaves across Washington, given what the …
Steve BannonItalians debate whether rescuing migrants at sea can be a crime
As temperatures heated up in Italy in late July and August, so did the debate over migration policy and, particularly, over the rescue of refugees …
MigrationThe Attacks in Catalonia: “Blind” Violence?
Pope Francis on last year’s Nice attack (via the <i>National Catholic Register</i>):<p>Pope Francis condemned the attack on Bastille Day Celebrations in France, …
TerrorismPope Francis says sexual abuse by priests is an 'absolute monstrosity' in new book
In foreword to memoir by survivor of clerical abuse, pope promises action but critics say he has not done enough to hold perpetrators to account<p>Pope Francis has branded sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests a “monstrosity” and pledged action against perpetrators and bishops who …
ChristianityVatican dispels claim that Roberto Clemente is on his way to sainthood
Perhaps a tweet crossed your timeline in the past few weeks, alerting you that Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente was on his way to becoming a saint after being officially “blessed” by Pope Francis.<p>That’s “not true,” Vatican officials told The Post on Thursday. While they couldn’t confirm …
SportsFather, my father: A priest’s son takes his case directly to the Pope
One bright morning three years ago, Vincent Doyle joined the thousands of Catholic faithful jamming St. Peter’s Square for a chance to see Pope …
BostonA priest’s son takes his case directly to the Pope
He thought he was alone, being the child of a Catholic priest. He was wrong.
ChristianityWorld leaders express solidarity with Spain in confronting terror
| <b>Published —</b> Friday 18 August 2017<p>A police officer talks to people attending to injured persons at the scene after a van crashed into pedestrians …
Saudi ArabiaA Pope Francis Lexicon
<i>A Pope Francis Lexicon</i> is a collection of over fifty essays by an impressive set of insightful contributors from around the globe, each writing on a …
ChristianityMalala Can Tell Oxford Paired Her With Roommate Just Because They’re Both Nobel Laureates
WESTWOOD, CA—In a deft and ruthless display of the utmost cunning, local woman Anne Kaminski added the phrase ‘No gifts, please’ to the bottom of her …
North KoreaWorld leaders express solidarity in wake of Barcelona attack
World leaders sent messages of support and condolences to Spain on Thursday after a van struck a crowd in the busy Las Ramblas district of Barcelona, killing at least 13 people and wounding scores more in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.<p>French President Emmanuel Macron was among the …
HealthHow the Pope's Paraguay trip inspired a children's charity
Asunción, Paraguay, Aug 17, 2017 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In the wake of Pope Francis' 2015 trip to Paraguay, a local charity was founded in …
ChristianitySpanish bishops offer prayers following Barcelona terrorist attack
Barcelona, Spain, Aug 17, 2017 / 11:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops Conference voiced prayers for victims after …
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