Top DDF official says truth in abuse cases is ‘critical’ as Father Rupnik investigation continues
byBy Sarah Mac Donald, OSV News Transparency and truth are of “critical importance” in the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of…
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Iraqi police intercepted terrorists planning to assassinate him, pope says in new book
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On Pope Francis’ 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two…
Vatican chooses prisons as starting point for Jubilee art projects
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, an award-winning poet, believes art can heal people, including prisoners,…
Pope Francis’ 2024: Turning 88, praying for peace, presiding over synod
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In late November, during a brief audience with people involved in the sport of motorcycle…
Three dead, including teen suspect, in mass shooting at Wisconsin Christian school
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said they are investigating a mass shooting at that city’s Abundant Life Christian School Dec….
Papa: La riqueza y el poder no valen nada cuando el corazón está frío y cerrado
byPor Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Los cristianos están llamados a ser más como María: generosos y amorosos servidores del…
Church must be a welcoming home to migrants, pope tells Filipinos
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Immigrants who arrive in a new country and face obstacles and difficulty should find in…
Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service AJACCIO, France — As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of…
Trust in God, humanity makes world shine brighter, papal preacher says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Courageous trust in God, oneself and others is needed to see the good in…
Pope: Mary’s motherhood is the essence of Guadalupe
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Reducing the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe to anything other than an expression of…