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July 6, 2016

For most Zimbabweans, 'life is unbearable now,' priest says

Riot police detain residents after a July 4 protest by taxi drivers turned violent in Harare, Zimbabwe. Violent protests in Zimbabwe reflect people's frustrations in extremely difficult times, a church official said.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Violent protests in Zimbabwe reflect people's frustrations in extremely difficult times, a church official said.

Published in International
August 19, 2015

Pope Francis: Unemployment ‘damages the spirit’

Pope Francis poses for a photo with Argentine youths during his weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 19.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis reflected on the “serious social damage” caused by unemployment and praised governments for their efforts to create jobs Aug. 19.

Published in Vatican
June 24, 2015

European bishops call on EU to welcome migrants fleeing war, poverty

A migrant is assisted after arriving in Reggio Calabria, Italy, May 4. The Italian Coast Guard said at least 10 migrants died off Libya as they tried to cross the Mediterranean. Bishops across Europe have called for wider acceptance of migrants fleeing w ar and poverty in the Middle East and Africa.

MANCHESTER, England - Bishops across the European Union are calling on member states to be generous toward tens of thousands of migrants flooding across the Mediterranean.

Published in International
March 23, 2015

Pope preaches hope to Naples' unemployed, immigrants, prisoners

Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating Mass in Piazza Plebiscito in Naples, Italy, March 21.

VATICAN CITY - Hope is the first act of resistance to evil, Pope Francis told the people of Naples as he pleaded for respect for the dignity of immigrants, jobs for the unemployed and the conversion of the city's notorious mafia families.

Published in Vatican