Vatican says pope has not accepted invitation to go to Russia
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis has not accepted an invitation to travel to Moscow in June to meet...
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Pope: If life were always easy, prudence would not be necessary
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “War is always a defeat,” Pope Francis said, urging people at his general audience to...
Theologians: Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the Church
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women...
Pope: Medical advances must be at service of those most in need
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Cutting-edge science and medical research cannot benefit only the privileged few but must be placed...
Pope calls for release of religious brothers kidnapped in Haiti
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis called for the release of two religious brothers, members of the Congregation of...
Respect life by opposing war, Vatican says in Ramadan message
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The respect religions have for the dignity and value of human life should help them...
Pope, in new book, says he has not considered resigning
By Cindy Wooden,CNS – A pope’s ministry is meant to last his lifetime, Pope Francis said, and, at least until...
Pope sets up groups to study most controversial issues raised at synod
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first...
Pope: Saints are not ‘exceptions,’ but examples of humanity’s virtue
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The saints are not unreachable “exceptions of humanity” but ordinary people who worked diligently to...
