Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is a little bit like the…
‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope
By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Syrian government forces and Russian warplanes are bombing Idlib province, while tens of thousands of…
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected…
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
Hearts hardened by ideology, ego leave no room for God, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said….
Catholics ‘unfriend’ social media, choose ‘digital detox’ for Lent
By Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash…
Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week…
Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
NEW YORK — Widespread confusion about a recent change to the so-called “public charge” law that limits immigrants’ use of government benefit programs will…
En documento sobre Amazonia, papa pide acción basada en conversión de corazón
Por Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Como tantos de los principales documentos y enseñanzas del papa Francisco, su exhortación apostólica…
Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
WASHINGTON — Catholic organizations, from women’s religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge — and the…