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Pope Francis calls for global, ethical finance reform, end to cult of money

1 week ago

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called for global financial reform that respects human dignity, helps the poor, promotes the common good and allows states to regulate markets. "Money has to serve, not to rule," he said in his strongest remarks yet as pope concerning the world's economic and financial crises.


Gosnell's conviction shows 'ugliness of abortion,' archbishop says

1 week ago

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Dr. Kermit Gosnell may have been convicted May 13 of murder at his Philadelphia abortion clinic, but "nothing can bring back the innocent children he killed, or make up for the vulnerable women he exploited," said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.


Pope: Satan tricks people into being selfish, leaving them loveless

1 week ago

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Payback with Satan is rotten as he pushes people to be loveless and selfish, finally leaving them with nothing and alone, Pope Francis said.