Mary, mother of Jesus and all believers, is not co-redeemer, Vatican says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary…
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Pope’s prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people…
Prayer for beloved dead is sign of hope of being together again, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden , Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved…
Trump administration sets record-low refugee admission cap, with focus on white South Africans
byBy Kate Scanlon , OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration indicated it would restrict the number of refugees it admits annually…
Brazilian cardinal calls for peace, solidarity with poor after deadly police raid
by(OSV News) — Brazilian Cardinal Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro appealed for peace after a police operation targeting a local drug trafficking gang…
Faith thrives in community, not isolation, pope tells young adults
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged an international group of young adults to reach out to their peers and invite them to…
Teaching is ‘great act of love,’ pope tells educators
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — A human connection of love and care between a teacher and student is a key part of the educational process,…
Catholic ministries brace for millions of hungry Americans as SNAP deadline looms
byBy Gina Christian, Kate Scanlon, OSV News PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Standing in the rear of St. Benedict Church in Philadelphia, part of St. Athanasius…
USCCB president raises alarm about disruption of federal food assistance
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has urged lawmakers to fund federal food assistance before…
Catholic universities must promote growth in faith, knowledge, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than educating students to “become experts in infinitesimal details of reality,” Pope Leo XIV said, Catholic universities must help them have…