Mexican church leaders react to a devastating earthquake as improvised efforts bring ordinary Mexicans together to lend a helping hand.
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Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico City earthquake
“May our mother, the Virgin of Guadalupe, with great tenderness be near the beloved Mexican nation,” the pope said in Spanish Sept. 20 during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
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Four takeaways from Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia
A Colombian Jesuit reflects on the visit of Pope Francis to his country.
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Church leaders condemn possible massacre of indigenous in Amazon
Catholic leaders respond forcefully to reports that an indigenous group was massacred to make way for illegal gold mining in the Amazon, casting blame on the Brazilian government.
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How a band of nuns became international rock stars
11 Peruvian sisters formed a rock band in a convent and are taking the gospel on tour.
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New tool to use Laudato Si’ to rank nations’ development
The “Laudato Si” Observatory will attempt to measure how countries are living up to the famous Papal encyclical on the environment.
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Most Colombians agree with Pope Francis’ call for peace, professor says
“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”
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Kansas priest recalls friendship with martyr as beatification nears
Father Don McCarthy shares memories of his friend Father Stanley Rother, who was martyred in Guatemala.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 4: Do not be afraid of renewal, pope says in Medellín
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 3: On ‘sacred ground’ of suffering, pope prays for reconciliation
The pope’s third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.