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Numan Acar, Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal star in a scene from the movie "Spider-Man: Far From Home." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Sony)

Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

John Mulderig
July 3, 2019
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Snappy and substantial, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (Columbia), director Jon Watts’ follow-up to his 2017 feature “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” is an adventure full of bloodless derring-do and gentle, innocent romance. As a result, many parents may consider it acceptable for older teens.

Boys from an Afghan refugee family ride on a motorcycle cart as they head to search for recyclables in Lahore, Pakistan, June 20. The Vatican said Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica July 8 with migrants, refugees and volunteer rescue teams. (CNS photo/Mohsin Raza, Reuters)

Pope to celebrate Mass with migrants, refugees

Junno Arocho Esteves
July 2, 2019
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The Mass July 8 will mark the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’s visit to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa.

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo June 30, at a military demarcation line at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea. After praying the Angelus with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square June 30, Pope Francis called the historic meeting a “good example of a culture of encounter.” (CNS photo/KCNA via Reuters)

Pope applauds Trump, Kim meeting in North Korea

Junno Arocho Esteves
July 2, 2019
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Pope Francis called President Donald Trump’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a positive step toward world peace.

Migrants check into a shelter in Salto de Agua, Mexico, during a power outage June 28. The shelter has seen a surge in migrants arriving in recent months. (CNS photo/David Agren)

Migrant shelters suffer harassment as Mexico toughens enforcement

David Agren
July 1, 2019
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A Franciscan-run migrant shelter along the Mexican-Guatemala border has endured a steady stream of harassment from politicians, police officers, immigration officials and even organized crime.

A priest hears Pope Francis’ confession during a Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 29. In the light of “a worrying negative prejudice” against the Catholic Church, Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives. (CNS photo/Andrew Medichini, pool via Reuters)

Secrecy of confession must never be violated, Vatican says

Cindy Wooden
July 1, 2019
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Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives.

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