Pope, cardinals continue discussion of role of women in the church
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and…
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Ignorance breeds fear, fear breeds intolerance, pope tells students
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Love and seek the truth, which requires being open to listening to others and sharing in dialogue, Pope…
As cardinal visits South Sudan on anniversary of pope’s trip, nation’s youth work for peace
byBy Tonny Onyulo JUBA, South Sudan — Cardinal Michael Czerny is visiting South Sudan Feb. 2-9 to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’…
God calls everyone to the happiness of his kingdom, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Mission is tirelessly going out to all men and women to invite them with respect, joy and kindness,…
‘We need a generation to forget’ on both sides of conflict, says Palestinian bishop
byBy Michael Kelly A Palestinian bishop has warned that even when the current war in the Holy Land ends, a cycle of hate will…
Vatican clarifies handling of cases of abuse of ‘vulnerable adults’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In cases of a cleric sexually abusing a “vulnerable adult,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith…
Report: Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers
byBy Gina Christian A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S.— but key…
Islamic State group claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey
byBy Michael Kelly The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass that…
Polish Catholic midwife who delivered 3,000 babies at Auschwitz recalled as champion of humanity
byBy Filip Mazurczak KRAKÓW, Poland — Stanislawa Leszczynska, a Polish midwife imprisoned at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Nazi Germany-occupied Poland, delivered 3,000 babies…
As more children migrate alone, the church must speak up, says Georgetown panel
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church must remain firm in its advocacy for children who migrate alone, panelists for a webinar hosted…