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Pope Francis Warns Against Blurring Gender Differences: It's 'Not Right'
Pope Francis has warned against societies blurring the differences between men and women, noting that using science or other means to do so is "not right."
Dutch Priest Refuses Funeral for Man Who Chose Euthanasia
A priest in the Netherlands has caused some consternation among parishioners for refusing to officiate the funeral of an elderly man who chose to die using euthanasia.
Pope Francis Launches Monthly Prayer Intention Video on Social Media This Week
Pope Francis' monthly prayers will soon broadcast on social media so Catholics around the word can watch his message and pray with him.
Pope Francis Announces Visit to Holy Land in May
Pope Francis announced Sunday he plans to visit Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories on May 24-26, and meet with the leader of the Orthodox Christian Church. He will be the fourth pontiff to visit the Christian Holy Land in the modern era.
World Youth Day to Attract Millions; Pope Francis to Grant Indulgences via Twitter
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is getting ready to host the Roman Catholic Church's World Youth Day, which begins on July 23 and is expected to attract 2.5 million people. Pope Francis has, meanwhile, promised indulgences to Twitter followers for that day.
Jesus' Hometown of Nazareth to Host World Day of the Sick
The town of Nazareth in Israel, where Jesus Christ is said to have grown up, is preparing to host the Roman Catholic World Day of the Sick event Thursday, to honor the infirm and their caretakers.
Christian Slayings Probe Leads to 12 Arrests in Turkey
Twelve suspects have been detained by Turkish police as investigations continue into the slaying of three men last week in a Christian publishing house that distributes Bibles in Turkey.
New Pope Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina to Be Known as Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, 76, chose the papal name Francis. He is the first non-European Roman Catholic Pope and the 266th pope of the Catholic Church.
Spain's Catholic Archdiocese to Hire More Exorcists to Fight Devil
Days after Pope Francis laid his hands on a young man in a wheelchair in the Vatican and fueled suspicion that he performed an exorcism, the Catholic archdiocese in Madrid is reportedly considering hiring at least eight more trained clergy to help some of the faithful deal with demons.
Pope Francis Declares Mafiosi 'Excommunicated' at Mass in Mafia Power Base
Speaking to a gathering of tens of thousands of people at the power base of a highly dangerous organized crime group in Italy, Pope Francis Saturday condemned the mafia's "adoration of evil" and declared all mobsters as effectively excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Addresses Tens of Thousands of Pro-Life Marchers
Pope Francis greeted more than 40,000 people from Italy and other countries who had gathered for a pro-life event at Saint Peter's Square after marching against abortion on Sunday, and praised their efforts to highlight the importance of respect for human life.