In Brazilian favela, Pope Francis becomes apostle of the slums
John Allen in Rio: The pope came to the the notorious Varginha favela Thursday to say, "The church is with you."
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400,000 brave wind, rain for World Youth Day opening Mass
Pilgrims from all backgrounds, driven by a single faith, participated in the opening Mass Tuesday for World Youth Day.
Australia inquiry hears of 50-year cover-up
A special commission examined allegations of the church hindering police investigations and moving priests in a region that has become the epicenter of clergy sex abuse on the continent.
Beyond the caricature, the poor people’s president
Conventional wisdom tells us Chávez was a despot who destroyed a once vibrant democracy, but others see another side.
Philippines president counts election successes
President Benigno Aquino's coalition scores significant ballot box winners; voter watchdogs have questions about procedures.
Madagascar archbishop confirms no contraceptives in CRS programs
A Madagascar archbishop confirmed in talks with leading U.S. church leaders that Catholic Relief Services is not providing or facilitating access to contraceptives and abortifacients in its health care programs in his archdiocese.
Bishop apologizes for sexual abuse of students at two Scottish schools
The bishop of Aberdeen, Scotland, has apologized for the abuse of children at two Catholic schools in Scotland over a 30-year period.
Pope writes to world's Muslims at end of Ramadan, urges mutual respect
As a sign of his "esteem and friendship," Pope Francis said he wanted to write this year's Vatican message to Muslims about to celebrate the end of their Ramadan fast.
Slovenian archbishops resign because of ties to financial collapse
Two Slovenian archbishops, including the president of the Slovenian bishops' conference, resigned because of their connection to multimillion-dollar financial losses by the archdiocese of Maribor.
Kenyan lawyer on quixotic quest to nullify trial of Jesus
A Kenyan lawyer wants to overturn Pontius Pilate's decision to convict Jesus, saying Jesus' human rights were violated 2,000 years ago.
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August 2-15, 2013
- No human is a monster
- Editorial: Catholic voice for peace more urgent than ever
- A revolution underway
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