Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on…
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Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY — People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to…
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After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture…
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Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing…
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Christ’s Gospel can satisfy hunger, thirst for justice, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus epidemic, Pope Francis soldiered on with…
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Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick…
Read MorePope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will…
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Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
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Hearts hardened by ideology, ego leave no room for God, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said….
Read MorePope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has…
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