Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralyzing fear that the world is about to end; what they must do instead is act, even in a small way, to make the world a better place, Pope Francis said.
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K of C Offers Wounded Vets Chance for Trip to Lourdes to Seek Comfort of Blessed Mother
The Knights of Columbus will provide armed forces members and veterans who were wounded in battle or suffer from serious illnesses an all-expenses paid trip to Lourdes for the Ninth Annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage, a week-long faith journey co-sponsored by the Knights and the Archdiocese for the Military Services in Washington D.C.
Pope Furthers Catholic-Muslim Dialogue During Bahrain Visit
Since his election in March 2013, Pope Francis has made dialogue with Islam a cornerstone of his papacy, traveling to several majority-Muslim nations, meeting with top Islamic leaders, and drawing careful public distinctions between genuine religion and extremist fundamentalism.
Ukrainian Archbishop Tells Pope Russia Wants to Destroy, Not Negotiate
Pope Francis has continued to call on Russian and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate an end to the war, but the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church told him Russia wants only the destruction of Ukraine.
How Prisoners are Treated Reflects Level of Dignity, Hope of Society, Pope Says
Seek to be guardians and builders of unity, reaching out to dialogue with others and living as brothers and sisters, Pope Francis told the Catholic faithful and their bishops and priests from throughout the Persian Gulf.
Pope Tells Young People: Skip Google, Search God First for Advice
Everyone needs help to mature and to grow as a person of faith, Pope Francis told young people in Bahrain, so reach out to someone a bit older and wiser and don’t forget to pray.
Religious Leaders Must Build Community, Unity, Peace, Pope Says
A true love for the divine Creator means acting on behalf of his children who are neglected by the powerful: the poor, the unborn, the elderly, the infirm and migrants, Pope Francis told representatives of different religious faiths and international leaders.
In Bahrain, Pope Calls for Full Religious Freedom, No Death Penalty
Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so that these rights may be fully experienced, Pope Francis said.
Showing Love, Mercy Are Key To Entering Heaven, Pope Says on All Souls’ Day
As Christians await their death and the final judgment of God, the Gospel tells them what they must do to be welcomed into heaven: love others because God is love, Pope Francis said.
PHOTOS: Día de los Muertos in Texas and Mexico
Day of the Dead is a Mexican custom traditionally observed Nov. 1 and 2 to remember family and friends who have died.