Laity and women do not rank last in the Church, pope says 
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Laity and women do not rank last in the Church, pope says 

VATICAN (CNS): There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said at his general audience in…

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Priests need better formation in Church history to share gospel, pope says
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Priests need better formation in Church history to share gospel, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): A true study and understanding of the Church’s history and experience are needed…

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Protect fishing from predatory practices, lethal economy, cardinal says
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Protect fishing from predatory practices, lethal economy, cardinal says

VATICAN (CNS): Predatory practices and technology for the benefit of the powerful few have disrupted…

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Dialogue for bridging the Church and China, cardinal says
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Dialogue for bridging the Church and China, cardinal says

HONG KONG (SE): Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., the Bishop of Hong Kong, has emphasised the…

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Selfishness is blocking progress on climate change, cardinal says
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Selfishness is blocking progress on climate change, cardinal says

VATICAN (CNS): Efforts to slow climate change and mitigate its impact, particularly on the poor,…

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