Pope Francis condemned the actions of Islamic State militants in Iraq, saying that persecuting Christians and other minorities “seriously offends God and seriously offends humanity.”
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Q&A on Reform of Vatican Finances
Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, spoke to Catholic News Service about a range of issues, including Vatican financial scandals; the need for transparency, “checks and balances,” efforts to internationalize the Vatican bureaucracy and more.
Evil Incarnate
This past week, we have witnessed things not seen in such scale since the horrors of World War II, a genocide so tremendous, it was described by New York Times writer Peter Baker, quoting Ambassador Ryan Crocker, as “This is evil incarnate.”
The Chatter Is No Longer About Peace
In unusually strong language, the Vatican is asking the world to intercede to prevent the genocide being carried out in Iraq by the terrorists who make up the Islamic State.
Sinise Tells Knights About Path to Faith
Actor Gary Sinise was a guest speaker at the Knights of Columbus’ 132nd Supreme Convention. More than 2,000 Knights, their families and Church leaders attended the fraternal organization’s Aug. 5-7 convention in Orlando.
Sign of Peace Is Not Saying ‘Good Morning’
The sign of peace at Mass has not always led to serenity among liturgists or within the congregations gathered each Sunday in Catholic churches around the world.
Catholic Relief Services Responds to Gaza War
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) – A top Catholic charity official described Gaza as a “complete catastrophe” after nearly four weeks of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas.
Pope Lifts Suspension Of Nicaragua’s D’Escoto
Pope Francis has lifted the suspension of Maryknoll Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann, who was ordered 29 years ago to stop exercising his priestly ministry because he refused to give up his political position in Nicaragua’s Sandinista government.
Pope Takes Lunch Hour In Employees’ Cafeteria
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Taking the chef completely by surprise, Pope Francis unexpectedly showed up to eat with the Vatican’s blue collar workers at their cafeteria in the tiny city-state’s “industrial park.”
Freed Sudanese Woman Gets to Meet the Pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Meeting a Sudanese woman who risked execution for not renouncing her Catholic faith, Pope Francis thanked Meriam Ibrahim for her steadfast witness to Christ.