Vatican representatives testify before UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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A World of Intolerance: Pew study shows increase in hostility toward religion
Study shows growing share of countries with high levels hostilities involving religion.
Vatican: Stop Weapons Flow to Syria: A path to peace discussed in Rome workshop
A Vatican study group is urging world leaders to stop the flow of arms into Syria and to press for an immediate and complete cease-fire there with no political preconditions."Political transformation is needed," a written statement said, but "it is not a precondition for ending violen
Shuttle Diplomacy: Kerry and Vatican’s Parolin: In whirlwind conference, they discuss Syria, Mideast, U.S. health mandate
Cardinal-designate Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, hosted a lengthy meeting with his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry, to discuss ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as well as the U.S. bishops' concerns about the Obama administration's health care mandate."The meeting was very
Pope Warns on Abortion, Hunger, ‘Greedy Exploitation’: Frank talk with Vatican Diplomats
On Jan. 13 Francis delivered his first annual address to the Vatican diplomatic corps.
Push for Permanent Funding Prohibition: Catholic leaders support ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’
At hearing, Catholic leaders call ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’ “long overdue.”
‘War on Poverty’ at 50: Anniversary sparks renewed commitment
New coalition will educate, innovate and act to reduce poverty in communities across the US.
Fewer words on abortion: But Pope Francis shows a new way to be pro-life
On the morning of Jan. 25, 2013, participants in the Washington, D.C., March for Life received an unexpected boost in the form of a Twitter message from Pope Benedict XVI."I join all those marching for life from afar, and pray that political leaders will protect the unborn and promote a culture
Cardinal Reports Progress in Reform of Legionaries: New constitution is drafted
Congregation seeks to overcome the moral and administrative legacy of disgraced founder.
Chicago Archdiocese to Release Documents on Past Child Sex Abuse: Files pertain to documents 30 accused priests
30 archdiocesan priests have been accused of abusing minors at in past years, most before 1988.
