Hope in Beauty: Catholics encouraged to explore art during Jubilee Year
byA trip to the art museum can educate people about beauty and hope, the late Pope Francis wrote for the Jubilee of Artists earlier…
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Synod on Synodality among Pope Francis’ legacies
byThe late Pope Francis, who died April 21, left many legacies — from care for creation to welcoming migrants and marginalized people. The practice…
Pope Leo begins papacy calling for ‘united church’ in a wounded world
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began…
Tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’ to be marked with events in June
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Creation Care Team is inviting Catholics from around the archdiocese to learn more about care for creation in June. The…
Between Amens — Rejoicing tempered with sorrow
byLike Catholics around the world, I woke on Easter Monday and received with sadness the news of the Holy Father’s passing. But there was…
At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the…
At Jubilee of Teenagers, grief is mingled with joyful hope for church’s future
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers,…
Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said…
As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in…
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group…