Pope to bishops: Be prophets of peace, harmony in your dioceses
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to...
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Pope Prays for Christians Experiencing Persecution
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Gospel readings at Mass in November call Catholics “to reflect on the travails of...
Help everyone access the Bible, including online, pope urges
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – At a time when young people spend so much time in “digital environments,” members of...
Pope: Dig Deep, Work Patiently to Keep Church on Solid Foundation
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In many ways, the Catholic Church is always a “construction site” where God is constantly...
Pope welcomes Palestinian leader, discusses peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Leo XIV welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th...
Vatican: Mary, Mother of Jesus, is Not Co-Redeemer
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected...
Pope: Prayer for beloved dead is sign of hope of being together again
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved ones...
Pope: Christ ‘tamed’ death, but people may still feel sad or outraged
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV...
Recognition of St Newman is ecumenical celebration, leaders say
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Leo XIV’s recognition of St. John Henry Newman as a “doctor of the church”...
