By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians distracted from the path set out by Jesus can turn into decrepit “spiritual mummies,” Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. Spiritual mummies stray from the path of Christian life by … Continue reading
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Pope promises wine, not beer, to fulfill military challenge
By Paul Haring VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis receives countless gifts, but most do not require anything in return. However, at his audience with members of the military April 30, the pope received a small gift with a tradition … Continue reading
Pope to celebrate Mass, welcome homeless on pilgrimage to Rome
By NoneGaby Maniscalco VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will welcome several thousand homeless and vulnerable people from all over Europe when they make a pilgrimage to Rome in November. European organizations that help the homeless are invited to participate … Continue reading
Reconciliation with God, others is key to peace, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For peace in the family, community and nation, people need to recognize their faults and ask forgiveness, Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims, including hundreds of soldiers, sailors and police … Continue reading
Northern Ireland bishops urge voters to ask about abortion, poverty
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Mcerlane, EPA By Michael Kelly DUBLIN (CNS) — Northern Ireland’s Catholic bishops urged Massgoers to support candidates opposed to legalizing abortion in elections to the region’s power-sharing assembly May 5. In a wide-ranging pastoral statement ahead of … Continue reading
Father Daniel Berrigan, advocate for justice, peace, poor, dies at 94
IMAGE: CNS files By NEW YORK (CNS) — Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan, an early critic of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam who for years challenged the country’s reliance on military might, died April 30. He was 94. The author of … Continue reading
Trevi Fountain illuminated in remembrance of Christian martyrs
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Gaby Maniscalco ROME (CNS) — The Trevi Fountain, a Rome landmark, was lit up in red April 29 in a graphic commemoration of the thousands of modern Christians martyred for their faith. The event was sponsored … Continue reading
‘Amoris Laetitia’ welcomed by Family Life chairman
USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth Head Gives Thumbs-Up to Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), released April 8, … Continue reading
Follow-Up: Statute of Limitations
from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference HARRISBURG — State lawmakers are considering legislation that would retroactively nullify the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit alleging childhood sexual abuse. It would force parishes, dioceses, schools, and charities to defend cases … Continue reading
