Pope, top U.S. military officer discuss war in Ukraine
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The top-ranking U.S. military officer told reporters he and Pope Francis discussed the war in Ukraine, especially the war’s impact…
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Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he…
‘Rigidity is bad, but firmness is good,’ pope says at Angelus
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must stand firm in their faith but that is not the same as being rigid and…
Pope raises status of judges’ group that advocates for social justice
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has erected the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine as an…
Christians called to heal ‘epidemic of enmity,’ papal message says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world suffering from an “epidemic of enmity,” Christians can offer healing by recognizing each person…
Pope meets president of Madagascar
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — While many Vatican officials and employees were enjoying a traditional August break from work, Pope Francis welcomed President Andry Rajoelina…
Pope entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, assumed into heaven
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the feast of Mary’s assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people’s prayers for peace,…
Pope again prays for Maui victims, makes appeal for migration reform
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer Aug. 13, Pope Francis again assured…
WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world suffering from “diseases of the soul,” like pride, hatred and violence,…
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new…