IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just as many pilgrims are passing through the Holy Door at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in this Year of Mercy, the casket bearing the … Continue reading
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Don't neglect, mistreat those who come to you, pope tells Roman Curia
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Let no one feel ignored or mistreated when they encounter a member of the Roman Curia or staff working at the Vatican, Pope Francis said. May everyone experience “the considerate … Continue reading
Jesuit priest remains as Vatican spokesperson, retires as head of radio
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi will retire as head of Vatican Radio Feb. 29, as the Secretariat for Communications takes on the general administration of the radio. Giacomo Ghisani, an Italian layman and vice … Continue reading
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
IMAGE: CNS photo/Diego Azubel, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill,” applies not only to the … Continue reading
Being human: Pope Francis delights many, frustrates some
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The pope is human. Pope Francis demonstrated that in Mexico, as he does wherever he goes, and most people find it attractive most of the time. In Pope Francis, Catholics … Continue reading
Cardinal Pell calls for inquiry into press leaks accusing him of abuse
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Australian Cardinal George Pell called for an inquiry into the leaking of accusations that he is under police investigation for the alleged abuse of minors. Calling the accusations “without foundation … Continue reading
Cardinal, chaplain praise Scalia as man of faith, family and the law
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Phelan Wiechec By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s devotion to his Catholic faith and his family, and his dedication to serving the law and his country, make him a role model … Continue reading
'Pope Francis VIPs' gather in El Paso to welcome pope to U.S.-Mexico border
IMAGE: CNS/Nancy Wiechec By EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — A group of people, mostly migrants, joined Pope Francis from afar as he celebrated Mass that closed his visit to Mexico. Gathered less than a football field length from the altar … Continue reading
Building walls to keep immigrants out is not Christian, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MEXICO (CNS) — As the plane carrying him back to Rome from Mexico was flying over Texas, Pope Francis insisted building walls to keep immigrants out of one’s country … Continue reading
Synods should get more input from lay faithful, church experts say
IMAGE: CNS photo/Maria Grazia Picciarella, pool By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An assembly of bishops at the Vatican should have more input from the lay faithful, said church experts attending a seminar hosted by the head of the … Continue reading
