VATICAN CITY (CNS) – “I like to dream of a church that lives the compassion of Jesus,” Pope Francis told more than 7,000 priests, religious, catechists and parish council members from the Diocese of Rome.
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Group Backs Married Priests for Orthodox
WASHINGTON (CNS) – The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation voted in early June to encourage the “lifting of the restrictions regarding the ordination of married men to the priesthood in the Eastern Catholic Churches of North America.”
Spain’s Bishops Praise King’s Decision to Abdicate
OXFORD, England (CNS) – King Juan Carlos of Spain received a tribute from the country’s bishops after he announced his decision to abdicate in favor of his son.
Fortnight Links Freedom To Church Service to Poor
WASHINGTON (CNS) – For Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, the third annual Fortnight for Freedom is an opportunity to consider the link between religious liberty and service to the poor.
Pope’s Peace Invite Sparks Curiosity Around World
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Inviting the Israeli and Palestinian presidents to the Vatican and praying alongside them for peace in the Holy Land does not insert Pope Francis into the political process but is another example of his efforts to help all people, said Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
Prayer Summit – Pope Prays for Peace with Israeli and Palestinian Presidents
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Praying for peace in the Holy Land alongside leaders of long-antagonistic nations, Pope Francis called on God to act where human efforts had failed, to end what he described as violence inspired by the devil.
Detroit Polls Parishioners
DETROIT (CNS) – Parishioners generally like their parish and their pastor and for the most part think the Archdiocese of Detroit is fulfilling its mission but could be doing more in a few key areas, according to the results of a widely distributed survey.
Bishop, Nigerians Pray For Kidnapped Girls
The Nigerian diocesan apostolate joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio in prayer May 27 asking for peace in Nigeria and deliverance for the kidnapped girls who have gained international attention.
Daughters of Charity – Sisters Moving Out of Brooklyn, But Will Keep a Diocesan Presence
The Daughters of Charity have been a staple in Brooklyn for over 40 years, but a call to serve elsewhere has them packing their bags to leave.
Bishop Thanks Oratory for Helping Diocese in Kenya
During a trip to foster his relationship with a parish in Brooklyn, a Kenyan bishop said well meaning people from the developed world often end up causing more harm than good when taking part in short-sighted, mission efforts that leave Africans in greater poverty.