Politicians have key role in promoting national unity, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service JAKARTA, Indonesia — Politicians have an essential role in preserving the unity of a nation by working for…
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Israel plunges into massive protests as Israeli-American, 5 other hostages found dead in Gaza tunnel
byBy OSV News JERUSALEM — In what was a devastating Sunday morning for hostage families, Israel said Sept. 1 that it had recovered the…
Pope arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation tour
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service JAKARTA, Indonesia — Pope Francis landed in Jakarta after a 13-hour flight from Rome and was greeted by…
Pope sets off on longest trip of his pontificate
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — Traveling on an ITA Airways plane, Pope Francis set off on the longest foreign trip of…
Pope: Church needs university dedicated to educating missionaries
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While expert scholarship and good stewardship mean the pontifical universities in Rome should be working…
Pope, U.S. community organizers talk about migration
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A few hours after he railed against unjust immigration policies at his general audience, Pope…
Migrant morality: Pope doubles down on message of acceptance
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As immigration becomes an increasingly hot-button political issue in the United States and Europe, Pope…
Creation is God’s gift for humanity to steward, not prey upon, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being obedient to God’s commandment and spirit of love can radically change attitudes and…
Pope: Driving away migrants is a ‘grave sin’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Working to turn migrants away from the prospect of peace and security in a new…
Aussies volunteering in East Timor say excitement is growing for Pope Francis’ visit
byBy Marilyn Rodrigues, OSV News SYDNEY — Australian volunteers working in East Timor say excitement is growing ahead of Pope Francis’ visit there in…