As cardinal visits South Sudan on anniversary of pope’s trip, nation’s youth work for peace
By Tonny Onyulo JUBA, South Sudan — Cardinal Michael Czerny is visiting South Sudan Feb. 2-9 to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’…
God calls everyone to the happiness of his kingdom, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Mission is tirelessly going out to all men and women to invite them with respect, joy and kindness,…
Vatican clarifies handling of cases of abuse of ‘vulnerable adults’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In cases of a cleric sexually abusing a “vulnerable adult,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith…
Ham radio expedition to remote island includes Vatican representative
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the last two weeks of January, the Vatican City State flag flapped in the strong sea breeze…
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another…
Spiritual oasis: Year of Prayer a needed rest stop on journey to jubilee
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With little fanfare, Pope Francis officially opened the Year of Prayer after Mass for the church’s celebration of…
Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis…
Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s…
Sharing stories of faith draws Christians closer to one another, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and…
No small thing: Praying the rosary is great in God’s eyes, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of…