The Italian tree conservation association, “Patriarchi della Natura,” made the donation as part of its national effort to protect biodiversity by collecting and propagating native tree species that are threatened or in danger of extinction in their natural habitats.
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Father of Alfie Evans begs Pope Francis for help to save his son
The father asked for “asylum” in Italy so his seriously ill son may receive care and “not be euthanized” in England.
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Pope Francis: Respect the lives of Vincent Lambert and Alfie Evans
Highlighting the plight of a seriously ill toddler in Great Britain and a severely brain-damaged man in France, Pope Francis called for greater respect for every patient’s life and dignity.
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Pope Francis: Jesus’ church offers truth, comfort despite efforts to discredit it
There is hope “because from your cross—the fruit of greed and cowardice of many doctors of the law and hypocrites—came the resurrection,” which turned darkness into eternal light and shows that Jesus’ love is their hope, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis to priests: Don’t idolize truth, be close to people
The pope urged priests to be “street preachers” like Jesus.
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Scottish cardinal who admitted sexual misconduct dies at 80
The cardinal stepped down as archbishop in February 2013 after three priests and one former priest alleged Cardinal O’Brien had made sexual advances toward them 20 years earlier.
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Catholic leaders praise Stephen Hawking for his contribution to science and dialogue
Hawking’s avowed atheism did not keep him from engaging in dialogue and debate with the church as his work and contribution to the papal academy showed.
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When the devil strikes, exorcists are ready for battle
Every diocese in the world still needs to have at least one trained exorcist on hand for the (rare) eventuality of an actual demonic possession, said Father Cesare Truqui.
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Pope Francis: Fasting during Lent includes sharing and treating others kindly
Loudly boasting or complaining about fasting during Lent and treating others unkindly is not what God wants, Pope Francis said.
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The church’s legal procedures for dealing with abusers have to change, expert says
The process needs to be more transparent, Father Hans Zollner said.