With a trip to South Sudan postponed indefinitely, Pope Francis is sending close to a half-million dollars to help two church-run hospitals, a teacher training center and farming projects for families as a way to show the people there his solidarity and support.
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USCCB leaders decry attack outside London mosque, pray for victims
The U.S. Catholic bishops "unequivocally reject" acts of violence such as the attack outside a London mosque and pleaded with all people "to cease from committing or plotting to commit further acts."
Catholic church leaders call for dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba
The retired Catholic archbishop of Havana called for dialogue between the United States and Cuba, and said it's the only way in which past and present problems can be solved.
Pope: Don’t pretend to be teens; help youths see blessings of adulthood
Instead of "pretending to be adolescents," parents must help young people see the blessing of growing into adulthood, Pope Francis told priests, religious, catechists and parish council members from the Diocese of Rome.
Pope: End fear, false beliefs about refugees by getting to know them
Getting to know someone who is a refugee can wipe away fears and dismantle distorted ideologies, Pope Francis said.
Trump in announcement on Cuba policy unclear about changes he’ll make
It was hard to tell what changes were made to U.S. policy toward the island of Cuba from President Donald Trump's June 16 speech in Miami, but what couldn't be missed was the tone he took toward its government.
Church offers counseling to help students cope with trauma of London fire
Church agencies are helping London Catholic school students cope with the trauma of the Grenfell Tower fire, including knowing that some of their fellow students are missing.
Vatican supports new elections to solve Venezuelan crisis
Negotiations between government and opposition groups in Venezuela, followed by free and fair elections, are needed to put an end to violence and bring relief to the suffering people, a Vatican official said.
Vatican releases online questionnaire for youth
To involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018, the Vatican has released an online questionnaire to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of 16- to 29-year-olds around the world.
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