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April 10, 2019

Pakistani prime minister tells BBC Asia Bibi has not left for Canada

KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said Asia Bibi remains in the country, negating speculation that she had already joined her family in Canada.

Published in International
April 9, 2019

Indian police charge bishop with repeatedly raping nun

NEW DELHI - Indian police charged Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar of repeatedly raping a nun in her rural convent, the Associated Press reported.

Published in International
March 31, 2019

African floods ‘wiped out entire villages’

NAIROBI, KENYA - More than two million people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi have been affected by a cyclone that has killed more than 700 people, with hundreds still missing in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Published in International
March 29, 2019

Pope issues child protection law for Vatican City State

VATICAN CITY — To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for Vatican City State and the Roman Curia.

Published in International
March 26, 2019

Pope Francis urges preservation of Rome's history, spiritual traditions

VATICAN – As the capital of Italy and center of Catholicism, the city of Rome must work with the Catholic Church to preserve and defend its rich historical and spiritual traditions, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
March 26, 2019

Founder, editorial staff of Vatican women's magazine resign

VATICAN – Claiming a lack of support for open dialogue and for an editorial line run by women, the director and editorial staff of a Vatican women's magazine have resigned.
Published in International
March 26, 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.
Published in Faith
March 25, 2019

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Chilean cardinal embattled in abuse coverup

VATICAN – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country.
Published in International
March 25, 2019

Prayer, dialogue, service are key to making good choices, Pope tells youth

VATICAN – When it comes time for young people to make an important decision in life, if the possibilities do not create excitement and trepidation, "it's better to go to bed" and think about it some other time, Pope Francis told middle school and high school students.
Published in Faith
March 22, 2019

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, Pope says

VATICAN – Access to clean, fresh water is a fundamental human right that must be defended, especially in poor areas where men, women and children are suffering the deadly effects of climate change, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
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    July 26, 2016: The shrine of the Black Madonna was opened to World Youth Day pilgrims so that they could venerate the miraculous image up close. (Photo by Jean Ko Din)

    Follow our reporter Jean Ko Din as she photographs her journey to Krakow, Poland for the 2016 World Youth Day.