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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.
Georgia governor says he will veto state RFRA measure
Bishops support the Religious Freedom Restoration Act but “do not support any implementation of RFRA in a way that will discriminate against any individual.”
Christian religious leaders call for forgiveness after Pakistan attack
“The attack is an outcome of a barbaric and insane interpretation of religion by a group of misguided people.”
Archbishop finds visiting children injured in bombing ‘truly difficult’
“I visited every bedside and every victim, of whatever faith. It was truly difficult because I saw so many children…who had been wounded or killed by this terrible attack.”
Rally outside White House Easter Egg Roll seeks end of family detention
“We are here to seek opportunities in this country and we are not a threat.”
