In synod process, church is listening to God, not ‘polls,’ cardinal says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church can only teach the faithful if it is an institution that listens,...
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Pope: Do not be afraid to seek God where life is degraded, discarded
By Carol Glatz, OSV – God is present in the “dark corners” of local communities and in people’s lives, Pope...
Pope: Indifference is a ‘cancer of democracy’
By CNS – Catholics are called to be active participants in political life and be a force against the decline...
Vatican publishes schedule of pope’s four-nation visit to Asia
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis will meet with young people, the marginalised, government officials, bishops, priests, religious and...
Vatican calls for prayers, attention to rights, dignity of seafarers
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Ministering to seafarers and advocating for their rights and dignity can help bring these often...
Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò, found guilty of schism
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being...
Words matter: Vatican publishes ‘lexicon’ on end-of-life issues
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Public debate on end-of-life issues seems more widespread every time states and nations consider new...
Lourdes bishop says Rupnik mosaics ‘need to be removed’ from sanctuary
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The mosaics prominently featured in the Marian sanctuary in Lourdes, France, created by Father Marko...
Pope: Heaven is for ‘everyone, everyone, everyone’
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Heaven is not a secure vault protected from outsiders but a “hidden treasure” that is...
