No war is worth the loss of even one life, pope tells peace forum
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While nations have a right to defend themselves and a responsibility to protect their citizens, “no war is…
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Art can touch people’s souls and bring them together, pope says
byVATICAN CITY — By supporting the preservation, restoration and exhibition of art, especially religious art, the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums…
Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent…
In message for Diwali, Vatican officials emphasize ‘pillars’ of peace
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Religions and religious leaders contribute to peacemaking by teaching members to live lives marked by truth, justice, love…
Charismatic renewal must help dioceses with lay formation, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Charismatic renewal movements should provide support and advice to bishops and priests by accompanying, guiding and deepening the…
Priest explains what’s allowed, what’s not in Catholic funeral and burial practices
byBy Kurt Jensen Father Patrick Carrion, a priest for more than 40 years, has headed the Office of Cemetery Management for the Archdiocese of…
New Catholic Charities USA leader: We are called to do a “very noble, holy work”
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Kerry Alys Robinson, the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the…
UAW deal with ‘Big Three’ automakers secures major win for family-wage jobs
byBy Kimberley Heatherington The United Auto Workers labor strike against the “Big Three” car producers — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, whose 14 automotive…
Vatican confirms papal trip to Dubai for climate conference
byVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to participate in the U.N. Climate Change Conference,…
Cardinal Dolan sharply rebukes surging religious hatred in U.S. amid Israel-Hamas war
byBy Gina Christian Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has issued a sharp rebuke against surging religious hatred in the U.S. amid the…