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Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, addresses the audience during a discussion on March 15 in New York City on the first four years of Pope Francis' papacy. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
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Beth Griffin - Catholic News Service
"The raison d'etre of the church is evangelization. It's not a business, it's not an organization or an association for the defense of Jesus," Archbishop Pierre said.
Volunteers with Catholic Charities' St. Maria's meals program in Washington, D.C. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) 
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
The president’s proposed budget calls for ending several international aid programs.
Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) 
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Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service
St. Paul warns of "the risk that our charity can become hypocritical," the pope said.
Irish Bishop Paul Tighe, adjunct secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture, speaks on March 10 during the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. At right is Helen Osman, a communication adviser. (CNS photo/Matt Palmer)
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Matt Palmer - Catholic News Service
The concept of branding has become more prevalent than ever, thanks to the digital age. The Vatican is part of the game, too.
Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M., prays during Mass with other bishops from around the world on Jan. 12 at the Carmelite Monastery in Bethlehem, West Bank. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) 
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Catholic News Service
New Mexico Catholic bishops distanced themselves from Catholic legislators who support abortion and physician-assisted suicide.
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Ben Nuckols - Associated Press
The ruling near the nation's capital was the latest blow to Trump's ban, with a federal judge in Hawaii rejecting the measure on Wednesday.