Promote Christian values, not divisions, on social media, Vatican says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Catholics should make an “examination of conscience” about how they use social media, how they allow it to…
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Those with political power must be ‘servants’ to citizens, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The greatest way of life is serving others, and those in political power must see themselves as servants,…
Pope asks poets, filmmakers to challenge people, help them see beauty
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Catholic artists, poets, writers and filmmakers serve the church not by trying to “domesticate” Christ but by helping…
Pope on Pentecost: Synod is journey in the Spirit, not ‘a parliament’
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s current Synod of Bishops should not be a “parliament for demanding rights,” but a “journey…
Experts hail U.S. surgeon general’s social media warning for youth mental health
byBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News For parents still wondering if social media can be harmful to their children’s mental health, U.S. Surgeon General Dr….
Pope Francis says situation at U.S.-Mexico border is ‘serious problem’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called the migration crisis between Mexico and the United States a “serious problem”…
Uvalde Catholic community marks painful anniversary with Mass, prayers
byBy Maria-Pia Negro Chin Community members gathered in Uvalde, Texas, to pray and honor the 21 lives taken last year in a mass shooting…
War against creation must stop, pope says in message for day of prayer
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — People must end the “senseless war against creation” and help victims of environmental and climate injustice, Pope Francis…
Pray at Pentecost for courage to evangelize, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share…
Pope prays Chinese Catholics can practice faith fully, freely
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in China would be free to share the Gospel and live their faith…