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Judge says doctors can withdraw baby's life support against parents' wishes

Mr Justice Francis ruled that doctors could remove life support from eight-month old Charlie Gard

Franciscan superiors ask Pope Francis to allow brothers to be elected leaders

The superiors discussed the matter with the Pontiff on April 10 to discuss the steps being taken to 'create communion among the different orders of the Franciscan family'

Merkel appeals to Egypt's Muslims to show solidarity with persecuted Christians

A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the suicide bombings that killed 45 people on Sunday

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Egypt bombings won't stop Pope's visit for peace, says Vatican

The deadly bombings at two churches on Palm Sunday came weeks before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the country

Catholic News Service

Pope gives young people three missions ahead of synod next year

Pope Francis said that the Church needed to hear the voices of young people

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Church leaders in Syria condemn 'disturbing' US air strikes

Patriarch Younan and other Catholic leaders said Donald Trump's decision was hasty

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Pope to wash feet of inmates at mafia 'turncoat' prison on Holy Thursday

The Vatican said that the Mass would be 'strictly private' for security reasons

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A thriving Church amid the tragedy of Nigeria

Why the Catholic Church in Africa has flourished: unflinching fidelity to the teachings of Christ

Obianuju Ekeocha