Pope Francis Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Clashes Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
At least 16 people have died in fighting at the border of the two Caucasus countries in the past week.
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Fire at Nantes Cathedral in France Being Investigated as Arson
The Diocese of Nantes said there was also significant damage to the cathedral’s 16th century rose window and to the choir organ.
Bishop of New Guinea: Catholic Faith is the Answer to Sorcery-Related Violence in Papua
Bishop Donald Lippert, of the Diocese of Mendi in the Southern Highlands province, said that this kind of violence was “an ongoing problem” and “not uncommon.”
CDF Issues Manual for Bishops On How to Handle Reports of Clerical Abuse of Minors
The handbook does not issue new norms or make alterations to current Church law, but is intended as a guide for bishops, dioceses, and religious communities on how to follow Church procedure in sex abuse cases.
Pope Francis Names Bishop Edward Malesic of Greensburg to Lead Cleveland Diocese
Bishop Malesic, who will turn 60 in August, has led the Diocese of Greensburg since July 2015.
Vatican Diplomat Urges Solidarity in Face of Growing World Hunger
Serving as the Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Msgr. Arellano called for greater international cooperation in the face of the report’s findings.
Vatican Releases Directory for Catechesis in Dynamic Continuity with Catholic Teaching
According to Archbishop Fisichella, the guiding criterion for the writing of the new edition was deepening the Church’s understanding of the role of catechesis in the area of evangelization.
Pope Francis: In Life’s Ups and Downs, Make Prayer Your Constant
Speaking via livestream from the apostolic library, Pope Francis continued his general audience talks on prayer with a reflection on the life of King David.
Pope Francis Declares Catholic Sister Mainetti Killed in Satanic Ritual a Martyr
In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI praised Sr. Mainetti, who, he said, "with a total giving of self, sacrificed her life while praying for those who were attacking her."
Pope Francis to Catholics: Do Not Fear Persecution or Violence
Pope Francis said in addition to persecution, another tangible situation a disciple of Jesus may find him or herself facing is hostility toward the faith and the Word of God.
