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The reform is a way of assuring that the Order of Malta is better prepared to fulfill its charitable and humanitarian duties in the modern age without straying from the mission entrusted to it since their founding in Jerusalem in 1048.
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ROME (CNS)—While European leaders continue to debate how to handle the influx of migrants, the head of the Order of Malta's Italian relief corps said that search and rescue operations are a human obligation.
Those who believe that rescuing countless refugees who escape war, hunger and persecution only encourages more people to make the treacherous voyage "often do not know what they are talking about," Marco Casinghini told Catholic News Service July 31.
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Days before a referendum to elect a constituent assembly to rewrite Venezuela's constitution, leaders of the country's bishops' conference said the referendum is illegal and will only increase the suffering of the people.
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In September, the pope will beatify a bishop and a priest filled in the country's decades-long civil war.
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Pope Francis left a not-so-subtle message outside his office: anyone who is thinking of making a fuss, leave your whining at the door.
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The former head of the Vatican's doctrine office denied reports claiming he was dismissed by Pope Francis due to differences in doctrinal matters.
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Despite differences of opinion on Cardinal Stepinac's life, the commission members said they were aware that the final decision on his canonization is of "the exclusive competence of the pope"
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While Europe has played a significantly weighty role in the development of Christianity, "now we see how the church is growing in numbers in Latin America, in Africa and in Asia. The pope is making this clear. This universal character of the church is very beautiful."
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Labor unions must guard and protect workers, but also defend the rights of those "outside the walls," Pope Francis said.
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Being a saint doesn't require spending long hours in prayer, but rather living life open to God in good times and in bad, Pope Francis said.