Path to women deacons opened by Pope Benedict, Brazilian bishop says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A change to the Code of Canon Law made by Pope Benedict XVI in…
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Indiana Catholics share experiences of racism at listening session
byBy Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — It wasn’t easy for Daryl Whitley to stand before a diverse audience of listeners as he…
‘We are all responsible’: Bishop urges lifestyle change to protect Amazon
byBy Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Solutions to environmental problems discussed at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon must…
They come at night: Syrians flee to Iraq as cease-fire set to expire
byBy Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — When Rifaa, her husband and three daughters escaped into Iraq in the dead of night,…
Faith groups pray for immigrant children in detention, urge policy change
byBy Michelle Martin Catholic News Service CHICAGO — Dozens of Chicago-area Catholics were joined by Lutheran, Jewish and Muslim representatives as they all prayed…
Church, tribal leaders gather for Native American anti-poverty summit
byBy Ann Carey Catholic News Service NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) — An anti-poverty summit that took place at the University of Notre Dame Oct….
Mexican bishops call for peace, conversion amid growing violence
byBy David Agren Catholic News Service MEXICO CITY — The Mexican bishops’ conference called for calm and reflection after well-armed members of a drug…
Mattis: Nation must remember ‘core principles we used to know, live by’
byBy Beth Griffin Catholic News Service NEW YORK — Now is the time to remember “the core principles we used to know and live…
Women’s role in Amazon church does not depend on diaconate, sisters say
byBy Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Whether or not the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon helps open the door to…
Jesus does not tolerate hypocrisy, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus enjoys unmasking hypocrisy, which is the work of the devil, Pope Francis said. Christians,…