Education, dialogue essential for peace, say Pope Francis and Moroccan king

Pope visited Morocco March 30-31 and engaged in interreligious discussions and celebrated Mass for the country's Catholic minority

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Pope issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City State

The new law “On the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons” further enhances a major set of criminal laws for Vatican City State the pope approved in 2013

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House, pro-life leaders back discharge petition on Born-Alive bill

Discharge petition would bring Born-Alive bill to the floor for a vote if petition signed by a majority of representatives

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)