In his first public address in almost a year, retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sincere gratefulness to Pope Francis, saying that his goodness “in every moment of my life here, touches me deeply.”
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Pope: Apology Is Due for Marginalizing Gays
Catholics and other Christians not only must apologize to the gay community, they must ask forgiveness of God for ways they have discriminated against homosexual persons or fostered hostility toward them, Pope Francis said.
Pope in Armenia Prays for Victims of Genocide and Unity with Orthodox
During a three-day trip to Armenia, June 23-15, Pope Francis paid tribute to the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks in 1915-18 and prayed for unity with the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Vatican’s Dialogue With Religious Continues
More than a year after the conclusion of the Vatican’s apostolic visitation of U.S. communities of women religious, the Vatican began asking more than a dozen orders to send their superiors to Rome to discuss concerns that surfaced.
Pope: Circus Performers Bring Joy to the World
Meeting with acrobats, clowns, carnival workers, street performers, musicians and magicians, Pope Francis thanked the artists for bringing beauty and joy to an often dark, sad world.
In India, Missionaries of Charity Stop Adoptions
Although the sisters continue to keep and care for abandoned, destitute and sick children, they have stopped putting children up for adoption. The nuns said they made the decision because new government rules were “contrary to our Christian values.”
Vatican Marks First Anniversary Of Encyclical on Environment
Marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace launched a new website dedicated to the document and efforts around the world to put its teaching into practice.
Maronite Bishops Want Christians And Muslims to Live Side-by-Side
Maronite Catholic bishops from around the world warned against plans to partition the Middle East and urged Christians to stand firm and to preserve coexistence with Muslims.
Piano-Playing Cardinal Releases His Third CD
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri’s priesthood always has had a musical soundtrack. In fact, he bought a piano while living in Haiti and shipped it to his new posts first in Paraguay, then India, Brazil and on to his Vatican apartment. The well-traveled piano is still in his apartment. Another […]
Jesus’ Tomb Gets Much Needed Restoration
For the first time in 200 years, experts have begun a restoration of the Edicule of the Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was laid to rest after his crucifixion.