Here's why Cuba should be on Francis' agenda when he meets Trump
Commentary: When President Donald Trump meets with Pope Francis next week, a word from the pope could make the difference in keeping the normalization of U.S.-Cuban relations on track.
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Quebec Trappists renew spiritual life in their eco-friendly abbey
The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance's new Trappist abbey, known for its cutting-edge ecological architecture, has become pivotal in the monks' sweeping spiritual renewal.
CELAM to release statement on Venezuela after hearing from its bishops
Latin American bishops will discuss the evolving political crisis in Venezuela during a four-day long assembly in El Salvador in which they are reiterating calls for the church to "go forth" and serve the poor and disadvantaged.
The Latin America bishops' council, known by its Spanish acronym, CELAM, formed a special commission, headed by the president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference, Archbishop Diego Padron Sanchez of Cumana, to study the situation and make recommendations.
Italian archdiocese, five religious orders to divest from fossil fuels
Nine Catholic organizations, including five religious orders and an archdiocese in Italy, plan to divest from fossil fuel corporations in an action timed to send a message to the upcoming G7 summit in Italy.
Mary teaches people to hope in life's darkest moments, pope says
A few days before he was to visit Fatima, Portugal, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions there, Francis used his weekly general audience talk to focus on Mary and hope.
Pope's quotes: Believe in mercy
Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.
Bishops among first signatories to pledge to end death penalty
Bishops attending a meeting were among the first to sign the National Catholic Pledge to End the Death Penalty at the U.S. bishops' headquarters building May 9.
Pope tells Latin American bishops corruption is grave threat
Pope Francis warned bishops from across the Western Hemisphere that corruption poses a grave threat to the people of Latin America. He also reiterated calls for the church to work closely with people to renew their hope.
Viral pontiff: Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
While meeting with a delegation of Hasidic Jews at the Vatican to discuss issues of common concern, Pope Francis danced to traditional Jewish music. The encounter went viral on YouTube.
Priest kidnapped in Yemen pleads for help in video message
Indian Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was kidnapped more than a year ago, in a video message pleaded for the Indian government and the Catholic Church to do more to secure his release.
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