Cardinal-designate Dominique Mamberti, the only official of the Roman Curia among the 20 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, said the honor binds him even more closely to the pope and the church of Rome.Pope Francis' announcement came just days before the cardinal-designate, the Vatican's f

He stayed, and hopes that will inspire young people to do the same.

Francis will be in U.S. to attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in September

Report argues exclusion is "no longer comprehensible."

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Human rights groups deplores 'silence of the international community' in face of war crimes.