IMAGE: CNS photo/Simone Orendain By PARIS (CNS) — Hundreds of thousands of people in at least 150 countries around the world demanded action on climate change on the eve of a U.N. conference that aimed to find agreement on greenhouse … Continue reading
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At Bangui mosque and Mass, pope prays for 'salam,' peace
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — Pope Francis ended his visit to the violence-torn Central African Republic with cries for peace and pleas for a mercy that seeks and grants forgiveness. In a country … Continue reading
'VatiLeaks' trial rescheduled for Dec. 7
IMAGE: EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Vatican trial against two Italian journalists, a Spanish monsignor and two others was postponed for one week after the court allowed one of the defendants to change lawyers. On … Continue reading
Homeless, poor get star treatment at Vatican movie premiere
IMAGE: CNS photo/TaodueFilm, distributed by Medusa By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The usual fanfare that comes with the world premiere of a movie is pretty standard: the lights and cameras, the celebrities walking down the red carpet … Continue reading
Missionary spirit means giving witness, not proselytizing, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Missionary spirit is manifested by preaching love, humanity and faith through one’s witness and not through proselytism, Pope Francis said. Faith in Jesus Christ is shared first … Continue reading
Father Joseph Girzone, author of 'Joshua' novels, dies at 85
IMAGE: CNS photo/Orbis Books By ALTAMONT, N.Y. (CNS) — Father Joseph Girzone, who became far more prominent in retirement than during active ministry because of his “Joshua” series of novels, died Nov. 29 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in in … Continue reading
Nuns, activists want new Salvadoran inquiry into 1980 churchwomen deaths
IMAGE: CNS photo/Edgardo Ayala By Edgardo Ayala SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — Representatives of U.S. religious and human rights organizations called for the Salvadoran government to reopen the investigation of the 1980 killing of three U.S. nuns and a … Continue reading
Bishops vote in Fall General Assembly
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved several items, including a proposed statement on pornography and a new introductory note and limited revision of their quadrennial statement on political responsibility, during their annual Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 17. The bishops also voted on a liturgical book, strategic priorities for the 2017-2020 cycle and on the 2016 budget. The bishops approved the strategic priorities for the 2017-2020 planning cycle with 233 votes in favor, 4 against and 0 abstaining. The priorities are:
Evangelization: Open wide the doors to Christ through missionary discipleship and personal encounter.
Family and marriage: Encourage and heal families; inspire Catholics to embrace the sacrament of matrimony.
Human life and dignity: Uphold the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death with special concern for the poor and vulnerable.
Vocations and ongoing formation: Encourage vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, and provide meaningful ongoing formation to clergy, religious and lay ministers.
Religious freedom: Promote and defend the freedom to serve, witness and worship, in the U.S. and abroad.
The full body of bishops also voted 230-4-1 to approve a proposed formal statement, “Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography.” This is the first formal statement issued by the body of bishops focused exclusively on a pastoral response to pornography production and use. Continue reading
Cathedral to ‘Open the Doors of Mercy’ Dec. 13
Faithful Urged to Attend Emmanuel Moleben To herald the start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh will open the doors of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (201 Greentree Roadin Munhall, Pa.) on December13. The … Continue reading
Bishops’ Migration Chair: U.S. should welcome refugees, work for peace
BALTIMORE — Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, issued a statement on Syrian refugees during the Bishops’ annual General Assembly in Baltimore Nov. 17: Statement on Syrian Refugees and the … Continue reading
