Through example, saints shine God's light in darkness, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Like stained glass windows, the saints allow the light of God to permeate the darkness of sin in the world, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints. Just as light enters a church through multi-colored windows, the lives of saints shine forth "according...Read full story »
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Pope condemns 'murderous folly' of terrorism after attacks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis prayed for victims of the terrorist attack in New York, as well as victims of other terror attacks, and condemned the murder of innocent men and women in the name of God. After praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Nov. 1, the p...Read full story »
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Concern rises over impact of expected tax cuts on programs for the poor
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Tax policy is not a simple matter. It almost never has been and may not ever be. Still, Congress is trying to simplify the tax code to deliver on President Donald Trump's campaign promise to cut taxes for the middle class. Working under the "U...Read full story »
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Facebook bot lets you chat with the Pope
An initiative from the Vatican is inviting people to virtually connect with Pope Francis and learn more about Church missions and how to support them. “MissioBot” is an automatic chat system on Facebook Messenger, which helps guide users through a chat experience with words from...
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Death penalty is 'contrary to the Gospel,' pope says
The death penalty, no matter how it is carried out, "is, in itself, contrary to the Gospel," Pope Francis said. Marking the 25th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church at the Vatican Oct. 11, Pope Francis said the catechism's discussion of the death penalty, already f...Read full story »
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Religious liberty for me but not for thee: how laws affect freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- It may come as no surprise that, when nations confer official status to a certain religion, Islam is the faith that more nations choose to designate as such. But it may be a surprise that, when nations don't enshrine a particular religion in their constitution...
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Thursday, October 12, 2017
'Share the Journey' urges connecting with migrants
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Supporting refugees and migrants can take many forms, and Pope Francis is hoping Catholics around the world will act over the next two years to encounter people on the move. In the U.S., the Church's leading...Read full story »
Thursday, October 05, 2017
'Be Not Afraid' is theme for Respect Life Sunday and 2017-18 program
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Respect Life Month is observed every October by the church in the United States, beginning with Respect Life Sunday, which takes place this year on Oct. 1. These events kick off the 2017-18 Respect Life Program. &#...Read full story »
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Dolan: Honesty about church's flaws might win back fallen-away members
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) – New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan suggested to more than 400 priests of the state of Louisiana that humbly and openly sharing the "wounds" and shortcomings of the church might bring those who are alienated back to the practice of the faith. &...Read full story »
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Share hope with those seeking better lives, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The same hope that moves people to seek a better life for themselves and their loved ones also moves the hearts of men and women to welcome migrants and refugees with open arms, Pope Francis said. "Those who come to our land and we who go toward their heart...Read full story »
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
