Vatican secretary of state calls for ‘creative’ peace efforts in Ukraine
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Asking European leaders for “creative efforts for peace” in Ukraine, the Vatican secretary of state said the Holy…
Abuse survivors cycle to Rome, deliver ‘broken heart,’ ask for action
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A group of survivors of abuse by priests and religious cycled hundreds of miles from southern Germany to…
Join the young in fighting for the poor and the planet, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While older people love to complain about “young people today,” they must admit that the younger generations are…
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance…
Papa a embajadores: La neutralidad del Vaticano es una fuerza de paz
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Para favorecer la resolución pacífica de los conflictos y promover el bien común en la escena internacional,…
Vatican neutrality is a force for peace, pope tells ambassadors
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In encouraging the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in promoting the common good on the international stage, the…
Mission is oxygen for Christian life, pope tells missionary institutes
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The proclamation of the Gospel is not an optional or secondary part of the church’s life, Pope Francis…
Pope speaks of ‘painful’ situation of Jesuits during Argentina’s Dirty War
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Questioned by the confreres of a Hungarian Jesuit kidnapped with another priest and imprisoned during Argentina’s murderous military dictatorship,…
El Papa a la comisión de protección de menores: Sean amables, lleven esperanza, sanen las vidas destrozadas
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Salvaguardar a los menores y a las personas vulnerables debe ser una prioridad para todos en la…
Jesus shows what path to take, especially in times of trouble, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Christians have no need to be afraid or hopeless because Jesus always tells the faithful where they are…