Francis plans trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan
As Pope Francis prepares for a Sept. 30-Oct. 2 visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan, experts hope the trip might help strengthen relations between the Roman Catholic and Georgian Orthodox churches.
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Another appointee to Vatican abuse commission leaves group, member reveals
Vatican: A member of Pope Francis' commission on clergy sexual abuse leaves the group, the second to stop their work with the commission.
Francis: Assassinated French priest joins procession of martyrs
To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a Mass for French Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was assassinated by youths claiming Islamic State allegiance.
Papal commission steps up work to educate church about abuse
Members of the pope's commission for child protection have been speaking with bishops and major Vatican offices to develop and educate the church about best practices.
Pope leads 11,000 pilgrims praying rosary for quake victims
Updated: Pope Francis turned his weekly general audience into a prayer service for the victims of the earthquakes that struck central Italy Aug. 24.
Pope Francis meets French president in wake of priest’s slaying
Pope Francis met with French President Francois Hollande at the Vatican just three weeks after an elderly priest was brutally murdered by Islamist militants in northern France.
Bishop, headed to Vatican, will miss 'beautiful people, culture' of Dallas
The importance of marriage and family is at the core for the future of both the church and society, said Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas.
Pope Francis treats homeless to pizza and swim at the beach
As millions around the world enjoy summer vacations, Pope Francis is providing a beach escape for those who cannot afford them.
Members of Francis' women deacons commission express diverse views
Some members are clearly supportive of the possibility of women serving as deacons, while others says there is no firm historical precedent to follow.
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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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