Pope says there is a ‘strong reactionary’ element in U.S. Catholic Church
By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The Catholic Church in the United States has “a very strong reactionary” element that is well-organized and refuses…
Synod is ‘truly important’ for the church, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked a group of Italian journalists to shun fake news and a love of scandal, including when…
Pope urges young Russians to sow seeds of peace
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine may make peace seem an impossible dream, Pope Francis urged young…
Laudato Si’ 2.0: Pope announces new document ahead of ‘Season of Creation’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ahead of the ecumenical celebrations of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Sept….
Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the eyes of the world it would appear “absurd” to begin helping the poor and struggling…
Papa Francisco: Guadalupe nos muestra cómo compartir la fe con sencillez y respeto
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y otras apariciones marianas reconocidas muestran claramente cómo la evangelización no requiere…
Guadalupe shows how faith is shared simply, with respect, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated…
Pope, top U.S. military officer discuss war in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The top-ranking U.S. military officer told reporters he and Pope Francis discussed the war in Ukraine, especially the war’s impact…
Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he…
‘Rigidity is bad, but firmness is good,’ pope says at Angelus
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must stand firm in their faith but that is not the same as being rigid and…