Overcoming Christian divisions would give world hope, pope tells patriarch
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While formal dialogue about the theological and historical causes of the splits in Christianity is essential, so, too,…
Some U.S. dioceses are lifting restrictions on Communion cup
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — As many restrictions put in place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses…
With America magazine pope talks about church division, women, abortion
VATICAN CITY — In a wide-ranging interview with top staff of America magazine, Pope Francis decried increased polarization within the Catholic Church, affirmed the need to…
Advent watching includes noticing God at work in daily life, pope says
By Robert Duncan VATICAN CITY — Being so distracted that one does not notice God’s presence in daily life is a warning sign that…
Pope: Spiritual consolation is deep joy that motivates one to ‘do good’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The spiritual practice of discernment, of seeing where God is at work in one’s life and what God…
Líderes católicos de EE. UU. se pronuncian en contra de tres ejecuciones
Por Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — En la tercera semana de noviembre, se llevaron a cabo tres ejecuciones por inyección letal en Estados Unidos en…
Pope remembers victims of Soviet-made famine in Ukraine, prays for peace
VATICAN CITY — Praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis remembered both the victims of Russia’s current aggression and the millions of victims of…
Líderes católicos responden a tiroteo en club nocturno de Colorado
Por Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Los líderes católicos condenaron el ataque del 19 de noviembre en un club nocturno LGBTQ en Colorado Springs, Colorado,…
Visitando a su familia, el papa celebra la fiesta de Cristo Rey
ASTI, Italia — Con varios de sus primos y sus hijos y nietos presentes, el papa Francisco celebró la Misa en la catedral de…
Diocese distances itself from deacon’s comment after Colorado killings
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — The Diocese of Oakland, California, issued a statement of support for those suffering after a Nov. 19 attack on…