Such hardened hearts often were behind the persecution of innocent men and women seeking to follow God’s will.
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At UN Holy See presses for global cooperation on ending modern slavery
“That there are over 20 million people callously held in modern slavery in our world today is a mark of deep shame on the face of our human family.”
Destruction, razed monastery left behind by ISIS in Syria town
Once a cherished pilgrimage site, much of the St. Elian monastery had been reduced to a pile of stones.
New hopes for Vatican progress with Society of St. Pius X
The society said its legal status in the church wasn’t discussed but that lower-level talks would continue “without haste.”
Social engagement: Pope breaks record on Instagram
He hit the million-follower mark in just 12 hours, making his “our fastest growing account on Instagram to date.”
Pope Francis asks for new Catholic institutions of mercy, charity
“How beautiful it would be if in every diocese there were a structural work of mercy: a hospital, a home for the aged or abandoned children… a home for recovering drug addicts.”
Easter message of hope ‘a gift to carry forth,’ Obama says at breakfast
“It’s not a gift we simply receive, but one we must give to others.”
UN announces 108 new alleged sexual abuse victims in CAR
The revelations dramatically widened the scope of a sexual abuse scandal that has persisted for months.
Vatican probes funding of cardinal’s lavish apartment
Two executives are alleged to have used $455,000 of hospital funds for the restoration of Cardinal Bertone’s residence.
Colombia to hold peace talks with 2nd-largest rebel group
The government has held exploratory talks in Ecuador with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, for more than a year.
