IMAGE: By Francois Gloutnay MONTREAL (CNS) — In the past few years, Benedictine Father Simon-Pierre Arnold has warned aging and declining religious congregations that it would be a mistake to try to “mend an old fabric with new cloth” or … Continue reading
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God has a weakness for humble hearts, pope says at audience
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the prayer of a proud person isn’t strong enough to reach God’s heart, the prayer of a humble and contrite heart is capable of opening wide the door to his mercy … Continue reading
Church needs courageous women like Mary, pope says at morning Mass
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The church needs the service of the many women who continue to follow Mary’s example of courage and service despite the odds, Pope Francis said. Women who serve with joy to bring … Continue reading
World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope tells YouTubers
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Help wipe out bullying and aggression by being better listeners and offering concrete gestures of tolerance and patience, Pope Francis told a group of top YouTubers from around the world. “The level of … Continue reading
Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria on June 1
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox Christians to pray for children in Syria who are suffering because of the ongoing conflict in the country. “The children of Syria invite children from … Continue reading
Ignore the church schedule and serve the people, pope tells deacons
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Deacons are called to be servants who set aside their own self-serving plans and are generous with their lives, Pope Francis said. A servant “is not a slave to … Continue reading
Supreme Court's Zubik decision is more compromise than punt, some argue
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Immediately after the Supreme Court sent the contraceptive case back to the lower courts May 16, some called the decision a punt — the football analogy of sending … Continue reading
Archbishop, immigrant advocates decry plans for stepped-up raids
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said in a May 25 statement that a planned increase in federal immigration raids is “yet another depressing sign of the failed state of … Continue reading
Don't turn faith into ideology, charity into philanthropy, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To follow the path of Christ means to serve the poor and the downtrodden while not turning Christian virtues simply into ideas and humanitarian endeavors, Pope Francis said. “In them, you touch … Continue reading
Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paulo Cunha, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger met the press in 2000 for the formal release of the so-called Third Secret of Fatima, he said he knew many people would be … Continue reading
