Pope joins church leaders in recalling D-Day sacrifices of thousands
Pope Francis praised Allied troops who took part in critical D-Day landings in France 75 years ago, while also remembering German soldiers who died…
Social, economic inequality threatens democracy, pope tells judges
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service One of the greatest threats to democracy is the normalization of social injustice and economic inequality, which…
Walking together, Christians experience unity in diversity, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service People need to walk together in harmony to build a more fraternal world, Pope Francis said, reflecting upon…
U.N. declares special day to remember victims of violence against religion
On May 28, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing Aug. 22 as the Day to Commemorate Victims of Violence Based on Religion….
Pope says he’s strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Catholic News Service Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to…
Jesuit astronomer works to unravel the mysteries of galactic evolution
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Richard D’Souza finds halos mesmerizing. Galactic halos, that is. Not the…
Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration…
Conservationists at Vatican conference call for protecting biodiversity
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People’s attitudes toward nature as well as their economic systems and consumption habits need…
Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians recognize life’s great paradox that so much evil and temptation exist in the…
Cardinal ‘Fix It’: Almoner’s job is to model direct charity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his visit to a center offering respite and food to refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos, Cardinal Konrad…