A papal peace pastoral? Cardinal Turkson says a papal encyclical on nonviolence, just war theory 'plausible' What's this all about? Some background:
- Why is the Catholic church moving away from just war theory?
- Vatican to host first-ever conference to reevaluate just war theory, justifications for violence
- Landmark Vatican conference rejects just war theory, asks for encyclical on nonviolence
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In 1989, while serving in Guatemala as a missionary in a Mayan community, Ursuline Sr. Dianna Ortiz was abducted and tortured by Guatemalan security forces. This trauma fueled her passion for human rights work. Q & A with Sr. Dianna Ortiz, advocate for victims of human trafficking
St. John, Canada -- Catholic women's group protests Cathedral renovation Calling on the Saint John diocese to modernize its relationship with women before upgrading building. "Fixing up the bricks and mortar while ignoring half your people, that is short-sighted."
Fresno, Calif. -- Donnieau Snyder knew she had to answer the call to priesthood
Missouri -- New bishop announced for Springfield-Cape Girardeau
New Dehli, India -- Prime Minister Modi asked to lead Mother Teresa canonization delegation Prime minister says he would 'favorably' consider the bishops' invitation
French archbishop admits 'errors' in handling of child sex abuse cases Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, Archbishop of Lyon, faces complaints for failing to inform authorities about priests accused of sexual abuse
Yakima, Wash. -- Catholic Diocese of Yakima won’t list names of abusers on website
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