Pope remembers predecessor as a ‘great teacher of catechesis’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was a “great teacher of catechesis” whose “sharp and gentle thinking” led…
Pope Francis
Editorial — Manifestations of gratitude
byIn the United States, grocery bills seem to be growing exponentially, energy prices continue to creep upward, major natural disasters seem to happen monthly…
Believers called to join Pope Francis
in act of consecration on March 25;
local Catholics asked to pray at noon
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In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis has asked bishops around the world to join him March 25, the feast of the…
Catholics urged to attend a
local synodal listening session
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From those who have disconnected from the church in the past to active parishioners, the Archdiocese of Louisville is inviting all Catholics to gather…
Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of
prayer for peace in Ukraine
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VATICAN CITY — Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a…
When faith, science work together,
people come closer to truth, pope says
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By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, including religion, they contribute to…
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly:
A time for small acts of kindness
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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Try a little tenderness. That’s basically how Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 73, summarized Pope Francis’…
Lebanon must not be left prey to
‘unscrupulous interests,’ pope says
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By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After a day of prayer and reflection with Lebanon’s Christian leaders, Pope Francis urged political leaders in…
Pope to grandparents, all
elderly people: ‘You are needed’
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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Writing to his peers, Catholics who have reached a venerable age like he has, Pope…
Self-righteous continue to disturb
Christian community, pope says
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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Those who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ are humble and trust in God, they…