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October 31, 2019

In war, human dignity must be protected, pope tells military chaplains

Military chaplains are called to educate the consciences of members of the armed forces so that even in war, the opposing side is not viewed merely as “an enemy to be destroyed,” Pope Francis said. Meeting with participants of a course on international humanitarian law for military chaplains today, Thursday 31st October, the pope said... Read More
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September 17, 2019

Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says

Sentencing someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole is “not the solution to problems, but a problem to solve,” Pope Francis told Italian prison guards, prison chaplains and officials from the Ministry of Justice. “If you close hope in a cell, there is no future for society,” the pope told thousands of... Read More
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June 27, 2019

Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer chaplains special powers

Pope Francis gave priests who minister to seafarers special permission to grant absolution for sins that usually would require the intervention of a bishop or the Vatican itself. “I want to say something about peace in one’s heart,” the pope said on 27th June during a meeting with chaplains and volunteers of the Apostleship of... Read More
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April 4, 2019

Texas bans clergy from death chamber after inmate wins discrimination ruling

Prisons in a US state will no longer allow clergy in the death chamber after the US Supreme Court blocked the scheduled execution of a man who argued his religious freedom would be violated if his Buddhist spiritual adviser could not accompany him. Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will only permit prison... Read More
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November 11, 2018

Remembrance Sunday: Every Catholic to do their duty… keep the names of fallen alive

It is our duty to remember the names and keep alive the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, the Bishop of the Forces has said. Leading tributes to those who fought, were wounded or gave their lives during the war, Bishop Paul Mason urged all Catholics to take time to... Read More
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