By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — As part of his personal observance of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis made an unannounced, “private” visit to a retirement home and to a group home for people in a persistent vegetative state, … Continue reading →

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is not “a den of thieves,” and such insinuations are an injustice to employees who are proud to serve the pope and the church, said Archbishop Angelo Becciu, a top official … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Toby Melville, Reuters By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Because of the U.S. Episcopal Church’s moves to unilaterally change canon law to allow same-sex marriage, Anglican leaders voted to suspend Episcopalians from positions representing the Anglican Communion … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS/EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Italian comedian talking about a new Pope Francis book was not joking when he said being a minister of God’s mercy can have social and political implications. The corporal works … Continue reading →

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — No one deserves faith and no one can buy it; faith is a gift that changes one’s life and allows people to recognize Jesus as the son of God with the power … Continue reading →

IMAGE: Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — History and geography have combined to make Catholic-Jewish relations in Rome unique, both negatively and positively — a fact highlighted by modern papal visits to the city’s main synagogue just two … Continue reading →

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t fall for hate and fearmongering from others; make new friends instead and always help and show concern for others, Pope Francis told the world’s teens. “Be brave and go against the tide, … Continue reading →

IMAGE: CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review By Jennifer Brinker and Dave Luecking PERRYVILLE, Mo. (CNS) — Perhaps it was merely coincidence. Or perhaps not. “I’d call it Providence,” said Vincentian Father Robert Brockland, who along with Amy Naeger, her … Continue reading →

By EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — The Diocese of El Paso has scrapped plans for a border Mass that would have taken place at the same time as the closing Mass of Pope Francis’ visit to Mexico in February. However, … Continue reading →