Pope appeals for unimpeded aid into Gaza, release of all hostages
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis again called for the release of hostages taken from Israel by Hamas militants and for allowing humanitarian aid into…
El Papa pide que no se impida la entrada de ayuda a Gaza y llama a la liberación de todos los rehenes
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – El Papa Francisco volvió a pedir la liberación de los rehenes secuestrados en Israel por militantes de Hamás y que…
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…