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…
El Papa eleva el estatus del grupo de jueces que aboga por la justicia social
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa Francisco ha erigido el Comité Panamericano de Juezas y Jueces por los Derechos Sociales…
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…