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Q-and-A on instruction on proper handling of ashes following cremation

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In 1963, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as

Pope calls out apathy, greed preventing the end of human trafficking

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Indifference, criminal networks and powerful economic interests still pose a challenge to those fighting against human trafficking, Pope

Fight the fear, put people first, pope tells grass-roots movements

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When the search for profits outweighs all other considerations in society, money becomes a god who terrorizes humanity

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-- Catholics and Lutherans together mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in Sweden. Coverage includes a joint statement, texts by Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan and the Rev. Martin Junge, and three texts by Pope Francis.

-- St. Petersburg, Florida, Bishop Robert N. Lynch says it would be a rejection of Pope Francis' pastoral vision for the church to cast aside imperfect members as some have suggested.

-- A striking feature of the development of the church's doctrine during the past 50 years is the growth in understanding of marriage as a vocation, says Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, England, in an overview of church teaching on vocation.

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Q-and-A on instruction on proper handling of ashes following cremation

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In 1963, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as

Pope calls out apathy, greed preventing the end of human trafficking

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Indifference, criminal networks and powerful economic interests still pose a challenge to those fighting against human trafficking, Pope

Fight the fear, put people first, pope tells grass-roots movements

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When the search for profits outweighs all other considerations in society, money becomes a god who terrorizes humanity

In China, new bishops must have papal approval, spokesman says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- No matter what the motivation or how seriously threatened one may believe the Catholic Church in China

Debate shines spotlight on candidates' views on abortion and more

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The final debate between the presidential nominees before Election Day featured testy exchanges about abortion, immigration and gun control.

Second chances: Cincinnati prison ministry celebrates jubilee in Rome

ROME (CNS) -- Second chances are hard to come by for people who have served time in prison. They often feel

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Q-and-A on instruction on proper handling of ashes following cremation

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In 1963, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as

Pope calls out apathy, greed preventing the end of human trafficking

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Indifference, criminal networks and powerful economic interests still pose a challenge to those fighting against human trafficking, Pope

Fight the fear, put people first, pope tells grass-roots movements

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When the search for profits outweighs all other considerations in society, money becomes a god who terrorizes humanity

In China, new bishops must have papal approval, spokesman says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- No matter what the motivation or how seriously threatened one may believe the Catholic Church in China

Debate shines spotlight on candidates' views on abortion and more

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The final debate between the presidential nominees before Election Day featured testy exchanges about abortion, immigration and gun control.

Second chances: Cincinnati prison ministry celebrates jubilee in Rome

ROME (CNS) -- Second chances are hard to come by for people who have served time in prison. They often feel

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