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Cardinal O’Malley: clergy have responsibility to report abuse
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Catholic clergy have a "moral and ethical responsibility" to report sexual abuse, the cardinal tasked with reforming…
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Iranian president Rouhani begins 4-day European visit
ROME (AP) — Italy's premier said Monday that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, kicking off the first state visit to Europe by…
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Pope focuses on Mideast conflicts, persecution
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis issued a Christmas Day prayer that recent U.N.-backed peace agreements for Syria and Libya will…
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Vatican: Catholics shouldn’t attempt to convert Jews
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has said that Catholics should witness to their faith but not undertake organized efforts to convert Jews, a…
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Report: FBI tips Italy to possible targets in Rome, Milan
ROME (AP) — Italy's state broadcaster is reporting that the FBI has passed on information to Italian authorities about possible targets…
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‘Pope Star’ Francis releases first album, ‘Wake Up!’
ROME – Pope Francis is "singing" a new tune with the release of his debut music album, "Wake Up!"…
