A pioneering international congress on the risks to children in the digital world will be hosted by the Jesuit-run Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, from Oct. 3 to 6.
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Pope Francis: Pray to archangels for protection from devil
The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis launches campaign to fight ‘fake news’
“‘The truth will set you free’: Fake news and journalism for peace” will be the theme of the church’s celebration of World Communications Day 2018.
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Sister Norma Pimentel: Be an ‘instrument of faith’ for migrants and refugees
In an interview with America, Sister Normal Pimental talks about her involvement with Pope Francis’ “Share the Journey” campaign.
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Pope Francis: Engaging with people’s real lives does not ‘bastardize’ theology
‘Amoris Laetitia’ is built on traditional Thomist morality, Pope Francis told a group of Jesuits in Colombia.
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Pope Francis launches Caritas campaign to assist victims of forced migration
The Caritas campaign is calling for a week of prayer and action for the world’s 66 million forcibly displaced people, running from Oct. 7 through 13.
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Cardinal Bo defends Aung San Suu Kyi, calls for healing and justice In Myanmar
“The trigger to violence and the aggressive response are lamentable,” Cardinal Bo said in his carefully worded statement.
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Pope’s sex-abuse advisers look to assist children fathered by priests
Pope Francis’ committee of advisers on protecting children from sexually abusive priests is expanding its workload to include the needs and rights of children fathered by Roman Catholic priests.
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Do our fights over Pope Francis have to be this dumb?
The failure is not one of communication; it is one of charity. The pope wants us to debate. I say: Do it better.
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Pope Francis says he’s worried about growing anti-migrant sentiment
Pope Francis said he is worried that even Catholics are arguing against accepting more migrants and refugees into their communities, and they often cite an ill-defined “‘moral obligation’ to preserve the original cultural and religious identity” of their nations.