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(Vatican Radio) Catholic bishops in the Philippines say the country must step up efforts in fighting human trafficking, despite its improved rating in the latest US State Department Trafficking in Persons report.Bishop Ruperto Santos, chairman of the bishops’ Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People, said human trafficking is a “major scourge” in the country which requires concerted efforts from all sections of society to tackle the problem.The Catholic Church last month established a “covenant of partnership” together with the National Council of Churches in the Philippines and the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches to fight human trafficking.The churches vowed to become “places of welcome, healing and hospitality” for victims and survivors of trafficking, providing legal aid, emergency funds, and medical and psychological support.They will also continue to engage in lobbying through international and national networks to ensur...
Vatican City, Jul 5, 2016 / 06:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Monday, it was announced that Pope Francis will make a private pilgrimage to Assisi early next month to celebrate the eighth centenary of the dedication of the Portiuncula chapel, the site where the Franciscan order began.On Aug. 4, the Pope will visit the small chapel, which is located within the larger Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, according to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, head of the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization. The visit was announced July 4 by Bishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi and representatives of the Franciscan order.The papal pilgrimage will come two days after the 800th anniversary of the “Pardon of Assisi,” a Franciscan feast which commemorates St. Francis persuading Pope Honorius III to allow pilgrims to receive a plenary indulgence at the Portiuncula. Last week, Pope Francis remembered the Portiuncula – translated as the “little portion” – during...
By Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he will continuepressing for a church that is open and understanding despite opposition fromsome clerics who "say no to everything.""They do their work and I do mine," the pope saidwhen asked, "What is your relationship with ultraconservatives in thechurch?"The question was posed by Joaquin Morales Sola, a journalist for the Argentinenewspaper La Nacion, in an interview published July 3. The Vatican newspaper,L'Osservatore Romano, published a translation of the interview July 5.Most of the interview focused on issues related to Pope Francis' home country and his relationship with Argentine President Mauricio Macri -- "I have no problem with President Macri," the pope said in the interview.But Morales also asked about internal church matters,including criticisms of the pope."I want a church that is open, understanding, thataccompanies families who are hurting," Pope Francis said.Some church leaders do not agree with his approach...
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The actress who was the first to play Superman's love interest, Lois Lane, on screen has died. Noel Neill was 95....
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Apple wants to encourage millions of iPhone owners to register as organ donors through a software update that will add an easy sign-up button to the health information app that comes installed on every smartphone the company makes....
NEW DELHI (AP) -- When Bangladesh dismissed the Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the deadly hostage crisis that gripped Dhaka's diplomatic zone over the weekend, some questioned if authorities were in denial....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential short list is heavy with Washington insiders who could help usher a President Trump's agenda through the jungle of Congress....
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) -- An Iraqi self-taught dancer who defied conservativism and threats ahead of his stage debut last year was among the scores killed in a massive suicide truck bombing over the weekend in Baghdad....
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi's interior minister - the man largely responsible for security in Baghdad - submitted his resignation on Tuesday, two days after a massive bombing in the center of the capital killed 175 people and wounded almost 200....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI won't recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign. But Comey called her actions "extremely careless" and faulted the agency she led for a lackadaisical approach to handling classified material....
