Cardinal Pell, Vatican finance minister, rejects latest abuse allegations
Pell, an Australian who is third in the Vatican hierarchy, has strenuously rejected the latest claims that he sexually abused children many years ago as a priest.
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World at war is a common view for Francis
NCR Today: Francis has declared several times that the world is "at war," most often in response to some tragedy.
Francis tells Poles: God not in a history book, but peoples' real lives
Czestochowa, Poland -- Pope Francis told throngs of pilgrims here Thursday that God does not live in a history book but is close to us and wants us to get involved in the concrete situations of peoples' lives.
Francis tells migrant-averse Poland to 'overcome fear,' welcome strangers
Francis in Poland: Pope Francis asked the people of Poland, 87.5 percent of whom identify as Catholic, to adopt a culture of hope and trust.
Francis declares 'the world is at war' after French priest's slaying
Aboard the papal plane -- Pope Francis said today that while many speak of a situation of "insecurity" around the world "the true word is war."
Pope asks World Youth Day pilgrims for prayers during his Poland visit
Pope Francis, leaving for Poland July 27, asked young pilgrims to accompany his visit to Krakow, Poland, with prayers.
Signers of document critiquing 'Amoris Laetitia' revealed
A list of names attached to Amoris Laetitia includes professors at diocesan seminaries, a member of a pontifical academy, and the head of the church's ecclesiastical structure in Afghanistan.
Francis mandates changes for contemplative women religious, requests revision of constitutions
Pope Francis orders contemplative women religious communities globally to implement changes in 12 areas and resubmit constitutions to Vatican for approval.
Upcoming visit highlights contrast between Francis and Poland's hierarchy
Pope Francis' visit to Poland July 27-31 will inevitably call attention to the contrast between his liberal social policies and those of the Polish church.
Poland visit will be inspired by mercy, pope says
Pope Francis said he looks forward to his upcoming visit to Poland for World Youth Day and that his visit will be inspired by mercy during this Jubilee Year.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being