Pope: Jesus’ birth is not ‘fairy tale,’ but call to live the Gospel
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The day after Christmas the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen, the first...
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Pope Francis on St Stephen: He received Stones of Hatred, He gave Words of Forgiveness
Be a witness to Jesus Christ in the way you conduct your ordinary, everyday life, and it will become a...
Pope on Christmas: Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With the birth of Jesus, God became flesh to share the joys and sorrows, hopes...
Pope: God Offers Many Ways to Face Life’s Challenges
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because...
Catholic university in Cameroon helps students affected by fighting
By Ngala Killian Chimtom, CNS — Ita Joy, a third-year medical student at the Catholic University of Bamenda in Cameroon’s...
Papal letters of resignation in case of impairment: Pope John Paul II wrote one too
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis’ revelation that he had signed a letter of resignation in case he became...
Pope advances sainthood causes, including first martyr of charity
By Carol Glatz, CNS- Pope Francis recognised the martyrdom of members of a Polish family who were sheltering a Jewish...
Bill on gender declaration could harm young people, say Scottish bishops
By CNS – Catholic bishops have asked Scottish politicians to throw out a bill to allow people to change their...
Pope prays for peace in Caucasus, Peru, Ukraine
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis asked thousands of people joining him...
