Pope’s choices for next WYD celebrations are focused on hope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholic young people around the world prepare for the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis has asked them to focus…
God has the same love for all, pope says at Angelus
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People often are tempted to think their relationship with God is some kind of commercial transaction where…
People have a duty to save migrants in danger of drowning, pope says
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France (CNS) — At a moving ceremony at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Pope Francis led…
El Vaticano pide al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU que sume esfuerzos por la paz en Ucrania
Por Justin McLellan CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Vaticano instó a los miembros del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU a ser “artesanos…
Arriving in Marseille, pope prepares to speak up for protecting migrants
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France (CNS) –Pope Francis arrived in the ancient port city of Marseille Sept. 22 for a two-day visit that was…
Ambassador gives pope a stuffed bear as symbol of ‘suffering Ukraine’
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See gave Pope Francis a stuffed bear that survived a Russian missile…
Vatican asks U.N. Security Council to join efforts for peace in Ukraine
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican urged members of the U.N. Security Council to be “creative and courageous artisans of peace…
Pope names two Chinese bishops to synod; Vatican publishes synod schedule
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the recommendation of the Catholic bishops of mainland China in consultation with the Chinese government, Pope…
Pope: Christians are called to fight ‘every form of slavery’
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Inspired by the dignity of each human being as revealed by Jesus, Christians are called to fight…
While nuclear risks grow, so do threats from new technologies, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the threat of nuclear war grows due to the war in Ukraine, so does the need…