Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue

According to the Vatican, an estimated 250 migrants, refugees and rescue volunteers attended the Mass, which was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica.

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Vatican lifts immunity of papal diplomat accused of sexual assault

The interim director of the Vatican Press Office said the move was an "extraordinary gesture" that underlined the diplomat's desire to fully cooperate with French authorities.

By Catholic News Service

Migrant women fleeing violence find beauty and healing in embroidery

Any hand stitcher will tell you: To embroider or crochet slowly mends the spirit, stitch by stitch.

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Kaya, your experience and those you reference remind me of this anecdote about Carl Jung: A patient called and asked for a session. "Sorry", Jung said. "I have to see someone else." Shortly afterward the patient sees Jung relaxing at the beach. "You said you had to see a client!" the patient said, indignantly. "I do," Jung replied. "It's me."! Perhaps the story of John XXlll fits in here too. When the needs of the Church seemed overwhelming to him he would pray at night: "Lord, it's your Church. I'm going to sleep."

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