After Israeli hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led…
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Encountering a migrant is encountering Christ, pope says in message
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Every encounter with people on the move as migrants or refugees is an encounter with…
Sydney’s Corpus Christi procession draws thousands in ‘joyful witness’ of their love of Christ
byBy George Al-Akiki, OSV News SYDNEY — Record crowds celebrated the largest “Walk With Christ” Australian initiative since the COVID-19 pandemic as more than…
Bishops congratulate Mexico’s new president; country elects first woman to top office
byBy David Agren, OSV News MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s bishops congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, who overwhelmingly won Mexico’s presidential election to become the country’s first…
Corpus Christi procession is not sign of pride but invitation, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off…
Encountering a migrant is encountering Christ, pope says in message
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Every encounter with people on the move as migrants or refugees is an encounter with…
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key…
Pope recognizes miracle needed for church’s first ‘millennial’ saint
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager…
Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not ‘overbearing,’ pope says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Empowered and enlightened by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to develop the gentleness…
Pope urges global leaders, U.S. governors to take urgent climate action
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged three U.S. governors and a group of mayors from around the world…