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State of religious freedom in Pakistan considered 'dire'

By Zoey Di Mauro WASHINGTON (CNS) — Panelists at a religious freedom session on Pakistan called for reform of the nation’s laws, calling the situation for minorities dire. In June […]

Crowds in Rio swarm pope, who wanted to be 'close to the people'

By Francis X. Rocca RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — Hundreds of thousands of cheering people welcomed Pope Francis to Brazil July 22 as he made the first international trip of […]

Starting first international visit, pope arrives in Brazil

By Francis X. Rocca RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — Pope Francis arrived in Brazil July 22, making the first international trip of his pontificate to his native region of Latin […]

Preparing for World Youth Day

Pope Francis visits Pope Benedict, asks him to join WYD in prayer By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis paid a personal visit to retired Pope Benedict XVI, […]

World Youth Day by the numbers: pilgrims, toilets and security patrols

By Lise Alves SAO PAULO (CNS) — As hundreds of thousands of young Catholic pilgrims descend on Brazil, World Youth Day coordinators in Rio de Janeiro are putting the finishing […]

Texas stiffens abortion restrictions; pro-lifers rally to support bill

By Enedelia J. Obregon AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — The drama in Texas over abortion that drew national and international attention came to an end for the moment after the state […]

Be generous givers of mercy, not condemnation, disapproval, pope says

By Catholic News Service CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — God wants people to be generous and merciful, not full of condemnation toward others, Pope Francis said. God is well aware […]

Speakers promote religious liberty at Fort Wayne rallies

Visit the photo gallery for more photos. https://picasaweb.google.com/110561327464960550642 By Vince LaBarbera and Bonnie Elberson FORT WAYNE — The Franciscan Brothers Minor and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception co-sponsored Fortnight […]