God is close, compassionate, not cold, distant, pope says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Christians must let go of the God they think they know and convert every day...
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Pope, in letter to Jews in Israel, condemns antisemitism as a sin
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel,” Pope Francis expressed...
Changing words in sacraments can make them invalid, dicastery warns
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said it continues to receive reports of...
Three bishops, approved by pope and government, ordained in China
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In less than a week, three Chinese bishops were ordained with the approval of both...
Pope: For the terminally ill, incurable does not mean ‘un-care-able’
By Carol Glatz, CNS – People who are terminally ill and their families should always receive the care and assistance...
Pope: Humanity is on the Brink of the Abyss
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Today’s wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis...
Pope: Say ‘no’ to evil temptations before they enslave the soul
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Addictions, fear, impossible perfectionism, consumerism and the inability to choose and love life are just...
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their...
Anglican, Catholic bishops travel, pray, work together
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Acknowledging that many of the bishops present live in situations of poverty and strife, the...
