Pope Francis’ Memoir to be Published in January
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – An Italian publisher announced the global release in January of “Hope,” a book it described...
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Writing to new cardinals, pope urges them to be compassionate shepherds
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis asked the new members of the College of Cardinals to cultivate a sense...
Mission Accomplished: Pope to Declare 14 New Saints
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The celebration of World Mission Sunday is a popular day for a pope to canonise...
Pope calls for Mideast cease-fire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis called again for “an immediate cease-fire on all fronts” in the Middle East,...
Pope: Mission is Common Goal of Synod and Ecumenism
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that God would...
Synod: Synodal leadership can ease a bishop’s burdens
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – A bishop who runs his diocese like a “monarch” is not only not acting synodally,...
From on high: A rare glimpse from the top of St Peter’s baldachin
By Justin McLellan, CNS – More than two dozen popes have celebrated Mass under the giant canopy that rises over...
Statistically speaking: How Pope’s Choices Change College of Cardinals
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Popes have made a habit of exceeding the statutory limit on the number of cardinals...
In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Members of the Synod of Bishops have begun looking for ways to make relationships within...
