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September 26, 2018

The Gospel preserves lives from mediocrity, selfishness, Pope says

Pope Francis blesses a baby as he arrives to lead the Sept. 26 general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
VATICAN – During times of freedom or persecution, the Gospel is needed to bring meaning, fullness and hope to life, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
September 25, 2018

Scandals drive youth away from the Church, but there is time for conversion, Pope says

Pope Francis greets a young woman during an ecumenical encounter with young people at the Kaarli Lutheran Church in Tallinn, Estonia, Sept. 25.
TALLINN, Estonia – In what is probably the least religious country in Europe, Pope Francis said he is surprised by how many people hold firm to their faith despite all the sexual abuse and financial scandals in the Catholic Church.
Published in International
December 15, 2014

Lithuanian archbishop worried Russia will move against Baltic states

A woman holds a baby Aug. 18 at a temporary tent camp set up for Ukrainian refugees near the Russian-Ukrainian border. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated Aug. 15 that 155,800 Ukrainians had been displaced by fighting, more than 2,000 people had been killed since mid-April and another 5,000 had been injured.

WARSAW, Poland - A top Baltic church leader voiced concern about possible Russian aggression against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and appealed to Western Catholics to be better informed about the situation.

Published in International