Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says during audience

Human beings must change their relationship with nature and view it not as an “object for unscrupulous use and abuse” but as a gift they are charged by God to care for and protect, Pope Francis said. People are called to contemplate creation as a reflection of “God’s infinite wisdom and goodness” and not act... Read More

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July 24, 2020

Vatican foreign minister: Religious freedom must be protected

The Catholic Church has failed to defend Christians effectively, partly because it historically accepted persecution as part of its “community story”, a Vatican official said. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, told an online forum that efforts to counter persecution were now required because the entire fabric of human rights was at stake –... Read More

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July 10, 2020

Vatican: More must be done to protect rights and dignity of refugees

The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees, who are often exploited instead of being protected, a Vatican official said. While some governments, with the help of faith-based organisations, have offered “durable solutions to refugees”, including resettlement programmes, more needs to be done, Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Vatican observer to... Read More

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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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April 3, 2018

Keep room for conscience in medicine, says Bishop of Shrewsbury

The Bishop of Shrewsbury is urging Catholics to actively support efforts in Parliament to ensure that the rights of doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists to object to participating in abortions and other procedures against human life are legally protected. Bishop Mark Davies commended the Conscientious Objection (Medical Activities) Bill that was introduced into the House... Read More

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June 28, 2016

Retired Pope Benedict XVI says he ‘feels protected’ by Pope Francis

In his first public address in almost a year, retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sincere gratitude to Pope Francis, saying that his goodness “from the first moment of your election, in every moment of my life here, touches me deeply.” “More than the beauty found in the Vatican Gardens, your goodness is the place... Read More

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