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Letter from Rome: Not fit for purpose

The current seminary system cannot prepare presbyters for a synodal, post-Vatican II Church

Pope: Euthanasia move in Europe is sign of 'throwaway culture'

In March, Spain's parliament passed a law legalizing euthanasia in the country

Pope plans to visit climate conference in Scotland

Francis is expected to host religious leaders from around the world in preparation for the Glasgow summit

Pope denounces Western attempts to impose democracy on others

In a 90-minute interview, he addresses Afghanistan, legalization of euthanasia in Spain and Catalan independence

Pope addresses Vatican reforms aimed at curbing corruption, abuse

For the first time, Pope talks about the July surgery and also discusses Afghanistan, China, euthanasia, and the reform of the Roman Curia

Pope aims mild rebuke at US over Afghanistan withdrawal

Not all eventualities were taken into account, says Francis as the Vatican discourages the Taliban from reprisals

Pope asks Christians to fast, pray for peace in Afghanistan

Suicide attack killed at least 169 civilians and 13 US service members, who were set to withdraw from the country by Aug. 31

Blaming others is a waste of time, pope says at Angelus

Complaining poisons and leads to anger, resentment and sadness of the heart, which closes the door to God, says Francis

Pope names Salesian nun interim secretary of dicastery

Sister Alessandra Smerilli says she is grateful to the pope for the 'demanding task' she faces

Pope meets genocide survivor who inspired his Iraq trip

Nadia Murad is the first Iraqi and Yazidi to be awarded a Nobel Prize

Hypocrisy in Church is 'detestable,' pope tells audience

Pope Francis warns of a type of 'formalism' which can lead to hypocrisy and threaten the unity of the Church

Vatican dissolves Italy-based community founded by couple

The Regina Pacis Community was formed in 1986 to be a community based on prayer, evangelization and service to the poor

UN: Myanmar faces 'alarming' risk of escalating civil war

UK warns Hong Kong critics to avoid China extradition nations

EU urged to use trade to tackle Sri Lanka's rights abuses

Covid outbreak in Philippine convent kills nine nuns

Indonesian archbishop attacks 'sinning' anti-vaxxers

Minority groups to fight forced conversions in Pakistan