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Pope: World Economic Forum meeting an opportunity to find ‘ways to build a better world’
On the occasion of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
Denial of clemency to death row inmate disappoints Oklahoma archbishop
One day after a parole board denied clemency to death row inmate Benjamin Cole, the archbishop of Oklahoma City registered... Read more
Pope Francis to judges: Justice recognizes ‘human dignity as sacred and inviolable’
The pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia. Read more
Pope Francis: Justice and peace commissions offer an ‘indispensable service’
The pope said that justice and peace could be built only through ‘two paths.’ Read more
It’s time for a conversation about justice, top Catholic scholar says
Famed ethicist Alasdair MacIntyre called upon academia, and other Catholics and intellectuals, to invest in the “expensive conversation” about justice,... Read more
Holy See asks Missouri governor to halt scheduled execution
The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christopher Pierre, asked the governor of Missouri on Monday to spare the... Read more
Cuban priest decries summary trials of protesters without a defense lawyer
Participants in last month’s protests of Cuba’s communist government are facing summary trials without adequate legal aid, a Jesuit priest... Read more
US Justice Department halts federal executions
US Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium on federal executions while the Department of Justice conducts a review of... Read more
For justice and healing: Catholics explain why they marched
Catholics around the country told CNA that they attended recent protests against racism and police brutality in cities, suburbs, and... Read more
Pope Francis: Trust in the mercy and justice of God
Pope Francis said Monday that the Church can trust in the mercy and justice of God. Read more
Hospitals, states consider how to distribute healthcare if coronavirus surges
In Italy, which has the most deaths from coronavirus, some doctors have said they have had to overlook older patients... Read more
How should healthcare be distributed when hospitals are overwhelmed?
As there are concerns over the ability of the healthcare system to manage the coronavirus pandemic, discussions are being had... Read more
Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice
Pope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of... Read more
Moon landing should inspire 'even greater goals,' Pope Francis urges
Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, encouraging Catholics to look to that great event for... Read more
Pope Francis highlights virtue of justice in healthy society
Pope Francis on Saturday called on Italian judges to better society through their work, emphasizing the virtue of justice in... Read more
Vatican official laments lack of fair trade label for commercial fishing
An upcoming world congress by the Catholic organization Apostleship of the Sea will focus on the plight of fishermen, who... Read more
Victims always come first, Pope tells trafficking summit
Pope Francis asked judges, prosecutors and magistrates gathered at the Vatican for a summit on human trafficking this week to... Read more
Do mercy and justice contradict each other? Pope Francis says no
When God is described in the Bible as being both merciful and just it can seem like an identity crisis,... Read more
In Tuscany, Pope Francis says proximity overcomes indifference
Pope Francis today traveled to the Tuscan city of Prato, where he told the city’s labor force – many Chinese... Read more
