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…
Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis was introduced to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he…
Pope tells Korean Catholics to be ‘apostles of peace’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel does not divide, but unites, by urging people to be close to others in a…
Pope says Christian unity advances with prayer, study, joint work
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Scholars from different Christian churches who have studied together the New Testament letters of St. Paul are…
El Papa elogia al beato José Gregorio Hernández, el ‘médico de los pobres’, por poner la fe en acción
Por Justin McLellan CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Los cristianos no están llamados a limitarse a observar y criticar los problemas sociales, económicos y…
Pope makes new appointments in Vatican offices
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Spanish-born Archbishop José Rodríguez Carballo, who has held the No. 2 post at…
Cardinal Zuppi visits China as envoy promoting peace in Ukraine
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who said Pope Francis tapped him not to mediate but to encourage dialogue…
Pope prays Ulma family will inspire people to care for those in need
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Risking and ultimately losing their lives to shelter Jews persecuted by the Nazis, “the martyrs Józef and…
Pope calls for literacy in peacemaking, care for the environment
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people can learn how to inflict suffering on others with ever more deadly weapons, they also…