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Death penalty encourages revenge, not justice, pope says

The death penalty is an affront to human dignity that offers no solace to victims and denies the possibility for conversion of those who commit serious crimes, Pope Francis said.

Gorbachev, St. John Paul had great appreciation for each other

Pope John Paul pressed Gorbachev on the possibility of the Vatican and the Soviet Union exchanging diplomatic representatives, which he felt would aid in resolving religious freedom problems and other issues. Gorbachev responded positively, saying that "we approve such an approach" while cautioning against acting too quickly.

New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals

Jesus' call to spread the Gospel should fill all Christians, especially those within the church hierarchy, with a sense of wonder and gratitude, Pope Francis said.

Synod official expresses confidence in Germany’s Synodal Path

Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, said he continues to have confidence in the Synodal Path of the Catholic Church in Germany.

After 49 years, beloved St. Agnes teacher retires

"Knowing it was my last year, I had a little extra power behind me. Everything we did was done with extra gusto. I was not emotional though. I felt calm and I felt satisfied that this was what God wanted me to do."

Backers of priest’s cause vow to fight recommendation to suspend it

George Phillips was evacuated with shrapnel wounds to his legs. The next day he learned that shrapnel tore fingers from Father Capodanno's right hand. Still, the priest continued until 26 machine gun bullets killed him.

Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political

The pope's comments on Dugina's death drew criticism from Ukrainian officials, including Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who summoned Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, to express his disappointment.

Interim report: Priests transferred by German diocese continued to abuse

The Diocese of Trier transferred alleged or convicted perpetrators of abuse to new locations in and outside the diocese, where they reoffended against young people and children, said an independent commission's interim report on abuse in the diocese from 1946 to 2021.
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