Like St. John Paul II, pope shows untiring will to serve, says cardinal
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — Like St. John Paul II, Pope Francis knows the “cross of Christ is never abandoned” and…
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Ash Wednesday teaches human fragility, Gospel hope, says pope in pre-prepared homily
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — The journey of Lent “unfolds amid the remembrance of our fragility and the hope that, at…
Mary’s search for Jesus reflects every Christian’s journey, pope says in message prepared before hospitalization
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite her distress at losing the 12-year-old Jesus, Mary’s search for her son is a…
Catholic Sisters Week marks 12 years celebrating women religious’ dynamic mission
byBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News They’re compassionate doctors. Inspiring teachers. Committed advocates for justice. Steady guides on the spiritual path. Catholic sisters in America…
Pope no longer on mechanical ventilation after respiratory crises
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The morning after suffering two acute episodes of respiratory crisis, Pope Francis no longer needed…
Gospel values, common good and reform key to immigration, say border bishops
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic bishops along both sides of the Texas-Mexico border are affirming their support for the common good amid the…
Pope’s spirit ‘remains vigorous,’ nuncio tells faithful at basilica Mass, rosary for ailing pontiff
byBy Mark Pattison, OSV News WASHINGTON — As worshippers entered the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for the…
In Lenten reflection, bishops urge solidarity with ‘martyred people of Ukraine’
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops urged Catholics to answer Pope Francis’ call for prayer for the people of Ukraine in their…
Only a united global family can fix crises, archbishop says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — One of the most serious emergencies today is that the world forgets about and does…
Archbishop: Pope’s convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the…