Holy ink: Tattoo culture shows faith is not skin deep, sociologist says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church cannot measure people’s engagement with religion only by looking at church attendance, but also must observe how they express...
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Pope: Journey toward Catholic-Orthodox unity began with an embrace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The journey of reconciliation between Catholics and Orthodox began with an embrace almost 60 years ago, a sign of how important personal...
Pope asks theologians to help ‘de-masculinise’ the Church
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Asking pardon for speaking plainly, Pope Francis told members of the International Theological Commission that “one of the great sins we have...
Pope says he has serious bronchial infection
By CNS – “As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis told a group of healthcare managers on Nov. 30. At the brief meeting with participants...
Pope, still suffering from the flu, urges prayers for peace at audience
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With a soft and raspy voice, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by making the sign of the cross and explaining...
Pope cancels COP28 trip although Vatican says his health is improving
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “With great regret,” Pope Francis has accepted his doctors’ advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1-3 and is...
Pope leads Angelus from his residence because of illness
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Explaining that he had a “problem with inflammation of my lungs,” Pope Francis led the recitation of the Angelus prayer from the...
Pope: God Calls All to Bring His Love to Everyone
By Carol Glatz, CNS – A person hearing God’s call to follow him does not mean that person then belongs to a special or privileged clique of...
Pope launches appeals to pray for peace, prevent ‘mountain of dead’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis appealed for perseverance in praying for peace. “Please, let’s move toward peace. Pray for peace,” the pope said. “May the Lord...
Pope holds separate meetings with Israelis, Palestinians
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With hopes growing for a temporary, humanitarian cease-fire, Pope Francis met at the Vatican Nov. 22 with relatives of Israelis held hostage...
