Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women…
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Editorial — Smiles are important
byWhen Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires became pope, one of the first things noticed about him was the warmth of his smile. It…
Pope advances sainthood causes of two women, three men
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of two women and three men, including an…
Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in ‘hell’ of detention
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Decrying the unimaginable “hell” migrants experience in detention centers, Pope Francis urged all Christians to…
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on…
Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, pope tells young people
byVATICAN CITY — People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to…
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture…
Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing…
Christ’s Gospel can satisfy hunger, thirst for justice, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus epidemic, Pope Francis soldiered on with…
Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick…