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NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) A Kenyan bishop said his appeals for humanitarian assistance for the Diocese of Eldoret have been met quickly following the violence sparked by the country's disputed Dec...

In a wide-ranging address to foreign diplomats at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI has given his views on the most serious armed conflicts and social issues of today. JOHN THAVIS reports on the address.

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS): Following days of violence and death after the announcement of disputed election results, Kenya's Catholic bishops appealed to political leaders to make every effort to engage in dialogue to resolve the crisis...

SHANGHAI, China (CNS): Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian of Shanghai has asked his flock to intensify evangelisation efforts to mark this year's 400th anniversary of the introduction of Catholicism to Shanghai...

The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) launched its latest paper - Confronting the Death Penalty: People, politics and principle - in Brisbane on December 20. PETER BUGDEN gives an account of what's in this paper.

VATICAN CITY (CNS): Anything that threatens the traditional family threatens peace, because the family "is the first and indispensable teacher of peace", Pope Benedict XVI said...

GENEVA (CNS): Governments, faith communities and individuals should strive to promote freedom, equality and social justice while respecting the world's different cultures and religions, a Vatican official said...

Hope is central to Christmas, and hope has been the foundation of David and Celena McGovern's life together. Reporter SELINA HARRIS gives an insight into their special story.

Two young men on their way to becoming priests for Brisbane archdiocese have been ordained deacons in recent weeks. Reporter SELINA HARRIS talks to them about their journey.