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Pope urges end to violence, looting in Central African Republic
Pope Francis appealed for an end to the violence and looting in the wake of a rebel-led coup in the Central African Republic.
Same symbols, different details: Papal coat of arms undergoes changes
The papal coat of arms has undergone a few major adjustments to more clearly reflect the symbolism of Mary and St. Joseph.
British Catholic legislators ask pope to relax priestly celibacy rule
Twenty-one Catholic members of Parliament have written to Pope Francis to ask him to relax the rule on priestly celibacy for Latin-rite priests.
Christians must resist ‘dark joy’ of gossiping, pope says
Gossiping about someone is a “dark joy” that Christians must resist because it is a betrayal like Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis to live in Vatican guesthouse, not papal apartments
Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace, but to live in a suite in the Vatican guesthouse where he has been since the beginning of the conclave that elected him, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman.
Court asks Indian ministry to restore Holy Week holiday for Christians
The Delhi high court asked the Indian government to exempt Christians from working on Good Friday and Easter, after the Ministry of Finance made the two days mandatory work days.
Philippine bishops warn faithful against ritual crucifixions
Authorities announced that at least 24 “penitents” are expected to be nailed on the cross on Good Friday, an annual ritual meant to atone for sins and give thanks to God for blessings. But the country’s Catholic bishops warned the faithful against resorting to extreme forms of sacrifice on Good Friday, including crucifixion and self-flagellation, reported the Asian church news agency UCA News.
Pope urges Vatican employees to meditate on God’s patience
Continuing to invite Vatican employees to morning Mass, Pope Francis told the head of the Vatican health service and members of the photography staff of the Vatican newspaper to keep in mind throughout Holy Week just how patient God is.
Holy Week is time to follow Jesus in search of lost sheep, pope says
Holy Week is a time to follow Jesus out of one’s parish or group and out of one’s comfort zone to go with him in search of the lost sheep, Pope Francis said.
High court: Definition of marriage less a focus than who’s defining it
In its second day of oral arguments about aspects of laws related to same-sex marriage March 27, the Supreme Court spent little time discussing the actual definition of marriage, focusing instead on issues of jurisdiction, state’s rights, motives behind the federal Defense of Marriage Act and timing.
