Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding

·      Pope: Migrants should be protected, especially children and families

In a message to a gathering of Mexican politicians and diplomats from the Holy See, Pope Francis said the fundamental rights and dignity of migrants must be protected, and “particular concern must be shown for migrant children and their families.”

·      Commentary: Immigration and 'canonical penalties'

·      In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up

·      Abortion bill passes in Argentina's House of Representatives

·      Police in Chile raid church offices during sex abuse investigation

·      Archbishop Gomez 'deeply disappointed' that USA Act will not be debated

·      Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding

·      Stolen copy of 1493 Columbus letter returns to the Vatican

·      Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor

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