By Catholic News Service – Pope Francis praised Allied troops who took part in critical D-Day landings in France 75 years ago, while also remembering German soldiers who died fighting under Nazi orders. “We know...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis told Romanian leaders a country’s success is measured by how it treats and cares for its most vulnerable citizens, especially the poor and disadvantaged. The path to building...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – When the Holy Spirit speaks to men and women through the word of those who evangelize, it ignites a power strong enough to break down the barriers that divide the...
By Cindy Wooden – The Holy Spirit keeps Christians young at heart, supporting them in times of trial and helping them praise God no matter what is going on, Pope Francis said. Celebrating morning Mass,...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Holy Spirit gives Christians the courage and the strength needed to engage in a loving dialogue with God that is like the dialogue of a child with his...
By Cindy Wooden – In a video recorded on the phone of the Anglican archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to join the worldwide “Thy Kingdom Come” prayer campaign May 30-June 9. Archbishop Justin...
By Carol Glatz – Christians recognise life’s great paradox that so much evil and temptation exist in the world, but that God is always present, too, ready to help and give people the strength to...
Church / Conversion / Pilgrimage / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified May 14, 2019
By Cindy Wooden – Parishes and dioceses are now allowed to organise official pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, but it must be clear that the Catholic Church has not recognised as authentic the alleged Marian apparitions...
Church / Pope Francis / Religious Life / Women and the Church
by CNS · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified May 13, 2019
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis told the heads of women’s religious orders from around the world they need to send sisters on assignments that truly serve the church and those in need, and not...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – A diocese that cares more about being an organised workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism and distance itself from Christ, Pope Francis said. In...
Abuse / Church / Pope Francis / Vatican
by CNS · Published May 12, 2019 · Last modified May 13, 2019
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis’ new norms on protecting minors and strengthening accountability are the latest steps in driving home the message that the days of keeping abuse allegations covered up or ignored are...
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from...
