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PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico – Gangs in Honduras first threatened Denia Garcia’s husband six months ago, telling him to join with them or die. Her husband, a police officer, fled to the United States, arriving successfully.
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International
February 15, 2019
Christians must recognize Jesus in refugees, migrants, Pope says
VATICAN – Even if Christians struggle to recognize him with his "torn clothes (and) dirty feet," Jesus is present in the migrants and refugees who seek safety and a dignified life in a new land, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 15, 2019
Investigations begin on sexual assault claim against former apostolic nuncio to Canada
VATICAN – Italian Archbishop Luigi Ventura, 74, a Vatican diplomat who once served in Canada, Chile and western Africa, is under investigation by police in Paris for allegedly sexually assaulting a city official.
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International
February 14, 2019
Florida Catholic school's prayer service marks one year since MSD high school shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. – One day before the anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, neighboring Mary Help of Christians School held a prayer service to pay tribute to the victims.
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International
February 14, 2019
What Indigenous People of the Amazon want the Church to know
LETICIA, Colombia – Rafael Noteno Capinoa, a Kichwa Indian, worries about what could happen to the forest around his village on Peru's Napo River if an oil company begins drilling in the area.
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International
February 14, 2019
Hearts, not just books, need to change to improve liturgy, Pope says
VATICAN – The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 14, 2019
Pope names Cardinal Farrell to serve as chamberlain of the Church
VATICAN – Pope Francis has named Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 71, the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, to serve as the camerlengo or chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church.
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International
February 14, 2019
Pope encourages sustainable development in rural areas to eradicate poverty, hunger
ROME – Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty and hunger a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.
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International
February 14, 2019
Pope Francis meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, artificial intelligence
VATICAN – The president of Microsoft, Brad Smith, told Pope Francis that a "human voice" was needed to speak up in the world of technology today.
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International
VATICAN – Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.
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Faith