Pope says there is a ‘strong reactionary’ element in U.S. Catholic Church
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The Catholic Church in the United States has “a very strong reactionary” element that is well-organized and refuses…
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Synod is ‘truly important’ for the church, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked a group of Italian journalists to shun fake news and a love of scandal, including when…
Pope urges young Russians to sow seeds of peace
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine may make peace seem an impossible dream, Pope Francis urged young…
Catholic ragtime enthusiast finds God at Mass and in the masses
byBy Jay Nies SEDALIA, Mo. (OSV News) — A blaring train whistle added a coda to Brandon Byrne’s outdoor interpretation of Scott Joplin’s “Sycamore Rag.”…
Laudato Si’ 2.0: Pope announces new document ahead of ‘Season of Creation’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ahead of the ecumenical celebrations of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Sept….
Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the eyes of the world it would appear “absurd” to begin helping the poor and struggling…
Priest who is popular podcaster urges Catholics to ‘get back in the game’
byBy Daniel Meloy PLYMOUTH, Mich. – The greatest basketball players of all time aren’t remembered because they never committed a foul, but because of…
Guadalupe shows how faith is shared simply, with respect, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated…
Seton Shrine young interpreters bring history to life for visitors
byBy Danielle Bean EMMITSBURG, Md. (OSV News) — Visitors who walk the grounds of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg often…
Pope, top U.S. military officer discuss war in Ukraine
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The top-ranking U.S. military officer told reporters he and Pope Francis discussed the war in Ukraine, especially the war’s impact…