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June 9, 2017

Uphold a woman's right to contribute fully to society, Pope says

Pope Francis in Rome June 3. Speaking with members, consulters and guests of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue June 9, the Pope said women's right to fully participate in society must be upheld.

VATICAN CITY – The more women are involved in and contribute to communities, politics, economics and the church, the more positive changes will come about, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
May 13, 2016

Cardinal Pell: Laypeople a bridge between Church and the world

Australian Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, motions as he leaves the morning session of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican in this Oct. 13, 2014, file photo. Cardinal Pell said that lay people are called to be a bridge between the church and the world, particularly in matters of finance.

VATICAN CITY – Laypeople are called to be a bridge between the Church and the world, particularly in matters of finance where "clerics simply do not have that high level of expertise that can only come from highly competent and dedicated professionals," said Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy.

Published in International
March 10, 2016

Catholic silence on involvement in Middle East called 'massive failure'

Syrian men who lost limbs during the civil war get prosthetic legs in Hamorya, Syria, in this Oct. 22, 2015, file photo.

NEW YORK - An American bishop has called the silence of Catholics on the ongoing wars in the Middle East a massive failure.

Published in International