1 Million Attend Papal Mass in DRC
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a country where most people are Christian and all are suffering from decades of...
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Pope preaches peace, cooperation, and resilience to a DRC ‘gasping for breath’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS — The people of Congo are more precious than any of the gems or minerals found...
Pope Arrives in DR Congo to Thousands Cheering
By Cindy Wooden, CNS — After flying across the equator, Pope Francis was welcomed warmly – in every sense –...
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders ask for prayers before trip
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Before beginning their ecumenical pilgrimage of peace to South Sudan, Pope Francis and the leaders...
Are eulogies allowed at Catholic funerals?
Question: I’m confused. My parish priest says that there may be no eulogies at a funeral Mass, but I’ve been...
Marriage is a gift from God that benefits everyone, pope says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Marriage is not a ceremony, a social event, a mere formality or an abstract ideal,...
Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Considered one of Caravaggio’s best masterpieces, “The Entombment of Christ” was covetingly confiscated by the...
Pope: Women help religions share wisdom and promote peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The world’s religious traditions and their followers are called to offer wisdom to the world...
In interview, pope says criticism is annoying, but can be helpful
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Public criticism by cardinals and bishops is annoying – “like a rash that bothers you...
