IMAGE: CNS photo/Roman Pilipey, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must never tire of seeking dialogue with others in order to promote mutual respect and forgiveness among people with different experiences and opinions, a Vatican official … Continue reading
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Order of Malta Lebanon Camp: seeing the face of God in the disabled
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Sandra Fayad, Order of Malta Lebanon By Doreen Abi Raad CHABROUH, Lebanon (CNS) — In a pristine mountain setting in Lebanon, a female volunteer gently takes hold of the hands of Mohammed, a disabled adult who has … Continue reading
Bishop headed to Vatican, will miss 'beautiful people, culture' of Dallas
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rebecca Kirstin Patton, The Texas Catholic By David Sedeno DALLAS (CNS) — The importance of the vocation of marriage and the family is at the core for the future of not only the Catholic Church, but of society, … Continue reading
'Ben-Hur' remake stresses reconciliation theme, producer Downey says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s been 57 years since the last film version of “Ben-Hur” hit movie theaters. That alone is, for most Hollywood types, reason enough for a remake. … Continue reading
Pope: Jesus' compassion is a call to service, not a vague sentiment
IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ compassion toward people in need is not a vague sentiment, but a calling for Christians to bring that same compassion to others, Pope Francis said. By … Continue reading
Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity, family, life
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas to head the Vatican’s new office for laity, family and life. The Dublin-born bishop will celebrate his 69th birthday Sept. 2, the day … Continue reading
Black women faced racism in pursuing religious vocations, says speaker
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin By Andrew Nelson ATLANTA (CNS) — Black women desiring to serve a life devoted to the Catholic faith were not welcomed by religious communities with anti-black acceptance requirements from the early 19th century to … Continue reading
The mercy-filled life: Mother Teresa embodied what Pope Francis teaches
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If there is one person who immersed herself in the “peripheries” Pope Francis is drawn to, it was Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. If there was one who showed courage and creativity in bringing … Continue reading
Violence in Milwaukee unrest 'a self-inflicted wound,' says archbishop
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aaron P. Bernstein, Reuters By MILWAUKEE (CNS) — Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee called the violence that broke out in the city as part of protests over the fatal police shooting of an African-American man “a self-inflicted … Continue reading
For Congolese priest, Mary's Assumption represents hope for tomorrow
IMAGE: CNS photo/Philippe Vaillancourt, Presence By Philippe Vaillancourt QUEBEC CITY (CNS) — For Father Gaston Ndaleghana Mumbere, the feast of the Assumption represents his hope for better tomorrows for Congo. In his recently published book, this 35-year-old Assumptionist priest describes … Continue reading
