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Now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, is pictured in a 2012 photo at the Vatican. The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the former archbishop, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.

Rejecting appeal, Vatican hands down final ruling against Guam bishop

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.

Pope Francis kisses the foot of an inmate during Holy Thursday Mass at Regina Coeli prison in Rome in this March 29, 2018, file photo. The pope will wash the feet of prisoners on Holy Thursday at Velletri Correctional Facility, about 36 miles south of Rome.

Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday with prisoners

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper with prisoners in Velletri, about 36 miles south of Rome.

God's Word on Sunday: There is no future in living in the past

God's Word on Sunday: There is no future in living in the past

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 7 (Year C) Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11

The motto of God could well be “I am about to do a new thing!”

An army special forces soldier checks a machine gun before an infiltration exercise in Ilopango, El Salvador, May 4, 2016. In a recent interview, Pope Francis said countries that sell arms have no right to talk about peace.

Pope: Countries that sell arms have no right to talk about peace

VATICAN CITY - Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in their own lands, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Rabat, Morocco, to Rome March 31, 2019.

Fight against sex abuse involves ‘spiritual combat,’ Pope says

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME — To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also must engage in "spiritual combat," because it is obvious the devil is at work, Pope Francis said.

Mei Wen touches an area of the Holy Stairs where Jesus is believed to have fallen during restoration work at the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs in Rome.

Restoring stairway to Heaven

VATICAN CITY - For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public.

Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Our struggle for proper celebration

Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Our struggle for proper celebration

We don’t know how to celebrate things as they’re meant to be celebrated.

The Crossing of the Red Sea by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665)

God's Word on Sunday: Embracing change is a vital part of living

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019 (Year C) Joshua 5:9, 10-12; Psalm 34; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Activists from the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, a coalition of nongovernmental organizations opposing lethal autonomous weapons, protest at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin March, 21, 2019.

Autonomous weapons systems threaten peace, says Vatican official

VATICAN CITY - The growing use of autonomous weapons systems poses serious risks to global peace and stability, a Vatican representative told a U.N. meeting in Geneva.

Sister Maria Concetta Esu, an 85-year-old Daughter of St. Joseph, kisses the hand of Pope Francis after the pontiff awarded her the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 27, 2019.

Pope prefers to keep ring-kissing to minimum

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring.

Young people sit near Pope Francis as he speaks to pilgrims during a visit to the Sanctuary of the Holy House on the feast of the Annunciation in Loreto, Italy, March 25, 2019.

Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, Pope says to discerning youth

VATICAN – Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to understand their vocation and remain faithful to it.
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