Archive for November 29, 2017

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Spanish Planned Parenthood subsidiary stripped of government benefits

Spain’s National Court has ruled that the Family Planning Federation, a subsidiary of Planned Parenthood International, can no longer be... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 25, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

True justice and peace are for all people, Pope tells Buddhist leaders

In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma on Wednesday, Pope Francis stressed that true and lasting justice and peace... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter Square, Feb. 22, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope to Burmese bishops: Healing must be a pastoral priority

In a meeting with the bishops leading Burma's small Catholic community, Pope Francis stressed the need to prioritize healing and... Read more

Pope Francis with Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in the Diplomatic Corps Hall on Nov. 28, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Burmese bishops say despite pressure, Suu Kyi has their support

As international criticism mounts for Burmese leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi over perceived inaction on the nation's Rohingya refugee crisis,... Read more

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The difficult life of a Catholic missionary in Burma

As Pope Francis continues his visit to Burma – also known as Myanmar – this week, he is encountering a... Read more

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Your faith and enthusiasm are a welcome sight, Pope tells Burmese youth

The Catholic young people of Burma are “a welcome sound” of encouragement, Pope Francis told them Thursday at a Mass... Read more