Pope: Christians must not be oppressed by guilt
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Christians must not “put pressure on others” to convert or induce in them “feelings of...
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Vatican rejects proposed governing council of bishops and laity in Germany
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Germany’s bishops do not have the authority to establish a permanent decision-making body of bishops...
Cardinal Hollerich: Church Tensions are Not New or All Bad
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis did not need to launch listening sessions for the Synod of Bishops for...
Pope: Missionaries are credible because they are not perfect
By Justin McLellan, CNS – To be credible messengers of the Gospel, Catholic missionaries must be authentic, open to others...
Pope: Wage Peace Each Day in Life to Overcome Monster of War
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Even though war seems to be an “invincible monster,” everyone is called to be a...
Long homilies are ‘a disaster’, keep it under 10 minutes, pope says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope...
Pope expresses concern over tensions on the Baltic Sea
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Baltic Sea, shared by Russia and northern European countries, is a “source of life...
Pope to Buddhists: Interreligious dialogue leads to care for planet
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Interreligious dialogue can combat climate change by tapping into the “profound richness” of faith traditions...
Pope: To be Pastoral, Look to the Good Shepherd
By Justin McLellan, CNS- Christians must develop a pastoral heart to care for those who have not heard the Gospel...
