Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of…
El Papa reza por la guerra en Tierra Santa y por una explosión en Filipinas
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El fin del acuerdo de la tregua temporal entre Israel y Hamás “significa muerte, destrucción y miseria”,…
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone,…
Fighting in Holy Land, bombing in Philippines prompt papal prayers
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The end of the temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas “means death, destruction, misery,” Pope Francis said….
El Papa sugiere mantener el corazón vigilante en Adviento por medio de la caridad y la confesión
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La llamada a la “vigilancia” en Adviento no significa permanecer despiertos y vigilantes por miedo, sino más…
No one can or will change the nature of the priesthood, cardinal says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The only way to carry out the new evangelization called for by Pope Francis is to adopt the…
Canon law must be part of church’s mission of mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — All the Catholic Church’s structures, including tribunals and faculties of canon law, must undergo a “pastoral and missionary…
El Papa, aún con gripe, pide rezar por la paz durante su audiencia
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Con una voz débil y áspera, el Papa Francisco comenzó su audiencia general semanal haciendo la señal…
Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, pope tells victims
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Everyone must work together to end the silence surrounding abuse if it is to be eradicated from the…
Pope cancels Dubai trip although Vatican says his health is improving
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — “With great regret,” Pope Francis has accepted his doctors’ advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…