IMAGE: CNS/USCCB By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The annual report on the implementation of the U.S. bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” warns against complacency in dioceses, and the firm contracted to conduct audits of … Continue reading
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Slovak nun, shot in South Sudan, dies in Nairobi hospital
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Father Liam Dunne By Francis Njuguna NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — A Slovak nun shot and wounded in Yei, South Sudan, died May 20 at a hospital in Nairobi. Holy Spirit Missionary Sister Veronika Terezia Rackova, director of … Continue reading
Pope rules Vatican review needed to set up diocesan religious order
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Diocesan bishops must consult with the Vatican before establishing a diocesan religious order, Pope Francis ruled. The consultation “is to be understood as necessary for the validity of the erection of a diocesan … Continue reading
Archbishop Martin says pope to visit Ireland for 2018 meeting of families
IMAGE: CNS photo/John Mc Elroy By DUBLIN (CNS) — Archbishop Diarmuid Martin confirmed that Pope Francis, or his successor, will visit Ireland in 2018 for the World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Martin confirmed that when he discussed the issue of … Continue reading
Vine and branches: Chaplains work to uproot radicalization in prisons
IMAGE: CNS/EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With visits to detention facilities and washing the feet of the detainees, Pope Francis has placed renewed emphasis on the work of mercy of visiting prisoners. However, some see a growing … Continue reading
Friars to make pilgrimage on foot, will say Mass, promote vocations
IMAGE: CNS illustration/courtesy Southern Dominican Province By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The idea of making a walking pilgrimage in the United States took root about four years ago when Dominican Fathers Francis Orozco and Thomas Schaefgen were … Continue reading
Those who exploit for cheap labor are bloodsucking leeches, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Human traffickers and unjust business owners who become wealthy by exploiting others for cheap labor commit a mortal sin, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. “Those who do this are true … Continue reading
Do not give in to fear in helping migrants, pope tells diplomats
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the international community should continue working for peace in war-torn countries, it also must work to help migrants escaping violence and persecution as well as those caring for them, Pope Francis … Continue reading
Head of Italian bishops says new law equates marriage, civil unions
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In recognizing civil unions of heterosexual and homosexual couples, the Italian government has equated those unions to marriage, said the head of the Italian bishops’ conference. While some supporters of … Continue reading
Study of women deacons won't be first, but might answer questions
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Pope Francis accepted a proposal at the Vatican May 12 to form a commission to study the possibility of women serving as deacons today, it generated plenty of … Continue reading
