Pope raises status of judges’ group that advocates for social justice
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has erected the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine as an…
Christians called to heal ‘epidemic of enmity,’ papal message says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world suffering from an “epidemic of enmity,” Christians can offer healing by recognizing each person…
Pope meets president of Madagascar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While many Vatican officials and employees were enjoying a traditional August break from work, Pope Francis welcomed President Andry Rajoelina…
Pope entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, assumed into heaven
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the feast of Mary’s assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people’s prayers for peace,…
El Papa reza nuevamente por las víctimas de Maui y pide una reforma migratoria
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Tras dirigir el rezo del Ángelus el 13 de agosto, el Papa Francisco volvió a asegurar…
Pope again prays for Maui victims, makes appeal for migration reform
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer Aug. 13, Pope Francis again assured…
WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world suffering from “diseases of the soul,” like pride, hatred and violence,…
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new…
No tengan miedo de cambiar el mundo, dice el Papa Francisco a los jóvenes en la Misa de clausura de la JMJ
Por Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service LISBOA, Portugal (CNS) — Para terminar el “Woodstock católico” — como ha sido llamada la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud…
Don’t be afraid to change the world, pope tells youths at WYD closing Mass
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service LISBON, Portugal (CNS) — To end “Catholic Woodstock” — as World Youth Day has been called by the…