The archbishop told journalists that such a visit would “bring peace to that part of Eastern Europe soaked with the blood of so many martyrs for the unity of the church.”
Pope Francis
Religious Leaders Want Action on Climate Control
Leaders from across the faith spectrum gathered Feb. 20 at the Capitol to seek action to combat climate change and to mitigate its effects, whether it be at the federal level or in local communities.
Pope Francis’ Spirituality
On Saturday, March 7, I am scheduled to make a presentation about Pope Francis as part of a daylong women’s conference devoted to him at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. My presentation will be part of a panel discussion.
New Cardinals’ First Official Act: Three New Saints
VATICAN CITY – With the creation of the 20 new cardinals, the College of Cardinals expanded to 227 members, 125 of whom are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope. After the new cardinals professed their faith by reciting the Creed and formally swore […]
Pope to Cardinals: Your Job Is to Serve Others
The Catholic Church cannot call itself Church if it is a “closed caste” where the sick, the wounded and sinners are shunned, Pope Francis told 20 new cardinals.
Benedict XVI Has No Regrets About Retiring
He has never doubted his decision to resign, knowing it was the right thing to do for the good of the Church, said Archbishop Georg Ganswein, personal secretary to the retired pope.
Anticipated Encyclical on Environment Generates Groundswell of Excitement
The much-anticipated encyclical by Pope Francis on the environment, expected sometime this spring or early summer, is generating a lot of buzz in Washington and elsewhere.
Pope Mourns Copts Beheaded for Their Faith
Pope Francis called for prayers for the Egyptian Christians beheaded by Islamic State militants in Libya and asked that God recognize these men killed for their faith.
Pope, Cardinals Discuss Reform of Roman Curia
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinals meeting at the Vatican discussed better ways to balance the responsibilities of local bishops and of the Roman Curia, said the Vatican spokesman. A recurring theme in the cardinals’ Feb. 12-13 meeting was “what is it that is done best where,” Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told journalists Feb. […]
Vatican Moves to End Cover-Ups on Clergy Sexual Abuse
Bishops who do not comply with the child protection norms adopted by their bishops’ conferences and approved by the Vatican must face real consequences, said the president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.