Pope clears way for canonization of ‘Mama Antula’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Maria Antonia de Paz Figueroa, an 18th-century consecrated lay…
As synod winds down, members urged to sow patience
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — As members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops return home, share the results of their work…
Synod assembly to issue ‘Letter to the People of God’ at session’s end
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a “Letter to the People of God” at the close…
The Eucharist has the power to draw hearts to Jesus, pope say
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — St. Charles de Foucauld, a turn-of-the-19th-century hermit, demonstrates how a life of meekness, tenderness and eucharistic adoration evangelizes,…
Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day…
Saying terrorism, war solve nothing, pope prays for peace
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “War is a defeat,” Pope Francis insisted as he called for prayers for peace in Israel and…
Miembros del Sínodo comienzan los trabajos en pequeños grupos
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Los 364 miembros de la Asamblea del Sínodo de los Obispos y los 85 expertos, facilitadores…
Mary shows Christians they are all brothers, sisters, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is not only an “advocate,” helping Christians in need, she also is a “facilitator,” who helps…
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time to be the No. 2 official of…
Synod participants discuss formation, building a welcoming church
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The formation of seminarians, the Catholic Church as a welcoming home for all, migration and ecumenism arose…