The presidents of the bishops’ conferences of Germany, France and Switzerland organized a study day in Rome to discuss issues likely to be raised at the Synod of Bishops on the Family.
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Reality Check for Church in Ireland
DUBLIN (CNS) – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has said the Church needs a “reality check” after Irish voters overwhelmingly supported same-sex marriage.
Pain of Civil War Influences Syrian Artist
The sad realities of Syria’s civil war permeate the paintings of Essa Neima, whose recent exhibit began with a dream he had after his friend, a Dutch Jesuit, was killed.
Pope on Pentecost: Spirit Will Bring About Change
The power of the Holy Spirit transforms people into bold witnesses of the Gospel, who reach out to others, exercise charity and live in harmony with creation, Pope Francis said.
Romero Is a Sign of Sanctity of Americas
By Rhina Guidos SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) – Some thought this day would never arrive. Others hoped and some always knew it would. On May 23, the Catholic Church, beatified Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, of El Salvador, who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass, just a day after pleading and ordering […]
Palestinian President Attends Canonizations
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was present as Pope Francis proclaimed four 19th-century women religious saints, including two Palestinians.
Pope Francis Tells Italian Bishops to Trust the Laity
Bishops must have “ecclesial sensitivity,” denouncing cultural trends that offend human dignity while trusting their lay faithful to fulfill their vocations, Pope Francis said.
Pope to Visit Cuba for Four Days
The Cuban bishops’ conference announced that Pope Francis will visit the island Sept. 19-22.
Pope Says Father Serra Deserves to Be a Saint
Pope Francis insisted Blessed Serra fits into a host of saints who shaped the history and culture of the Americas, particularly by spreading Christianity, caring for the poor and defending the oppressed.
Number of Priests, Deacons Has Continued to Rise
The number of Catholics in the world and the number of priests and permanent deacons rose slightly in 2013, while the number of men and women in religious orders declined, according to Vatican statistics.