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Spokesman: Tight security is 'new normal' as pope heads to Egypt

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Despite the ongoing risk of terrorism, Pope Francis planned to travel to Egypt as a sign of being close to the people there, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman. Heightened security is part of the "new normal" in many countries, but even in the wake of the Palm Sunday attacks in Egypt, it is the pope's desire "to go ahead, to a...

Fatima at 100: Story of apparitions continues to attract attention

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - While conversion and prayer are at the heart of Mary's messages at Fatima, Portugal, the miracles and unexplained phenomenon that accompanied the events 100 years ago continue to intrigue believers and nonbelievers alike. [caption id="attachment_22801" align="alignright" width="250"] A statue of Mary is carried through the cro...

President of U.S. Bishops Conference Responds to Today’s Explosions at Two Coptic Churches

April 9, 2017 WASHINGTON

Pope horrified by 'unacceptable massacre' in Syria

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis strongly condemned a shocking chemical attack in Syria that left some 70 people, including at least 10 children, dead. [caption id="attachment_22636" align="alignright" width="250"] Pope Francis embraces a girl during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 5. The pope strongly condemned a ...

Pope asks children to promise Jesus they will never be bullies

ROME (CNS) - Pope Francis asked 45,000 children preparing for confirmation to promise Jesus they would never engage in bullying. [caption id="attachment_22475" align="alignright" width="250"] Pope Francis greets the crowd during an encounter with confirmation candidates at San Siro Stadium in Milan March 25. (CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters)...

Child protection commission seeks new ways to be informed by victims

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Following the resignation of a prominent member and abuse survivor, a pontifical commission charged with addressing issues related to clergy sex abuse vowed to continue to seek input from victims and survivors. [caption id="attachment_22468" align="alignright" width="250"] Hanna Suchocka and Dr. Catherine Bonnet, both members ...

Church leaders: Restoration on Jesus' tomb signals new cooperation

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