Pope calls for end of discrimination in Afghanistan
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Meeting leaders of the Afghan community in Italy, Pope Francis condemned violence and discrimination based...
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Pope: In times of trial know that nothing is impossible for God
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Each Christian and the whole Catholic Church must hold fast to the promise that “nothing...
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with...
Blessing people in ‘irregular’ relationships is not doctrinal error, theologian says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – There have been “various signs” in modern times that have prompted a new awareness of...
Pope Visits Amusement Park Near Rome
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their...
Pope: Jesus’ presence in Eucharist helps faithful be truly present for others
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully...
Pope: Listen to the Voice of the Elderly
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope...
Don’t antagonise the elderly, pope says in grandparent’s day message
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The elderly must not be accused of saddling younger generations with their medical expenses and...
Pope Francis: ‘The Crisis of Democracy – a Wounded Heart’
Reflecting on the 50th Italian Catholic Social Week theme “At the Heart of Democracy,” Pope Francis said to the 900 participants,...
