Vatican Radio – Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to Mexico, said Pope Francis desires to ‘share the life of the Mexican people’ and to be […]
Mexican Nuncio looks ahead to Pope Francis’ visit
Mobile apps help some Catholics in freezing northeastern China
HONG KONG (CNS) — Catholic communities in China’s northeastern provinces are using social media to evangelize in the freezing and smoggy winter while still offering pastoral […]
Movie: ‘The Forest’
NEW YORK (CNS) — It’s not the trees that fill the breeze with rare and magic horror-film ideas in “The Forest.” (Gramercy). Oh, no, it isn’t […]
Lawmakers’ action on guns less swift and sure than the president’s
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When President Barack Obama unveiled a series of executive orders Jan. 5 intended to make a dent in gun violence in the United […]
Modern-day popes bravely meet the press: anarchists, atheists, apostles
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before he was elected pontiff, Pope Francis had a reputation for not liking to do interviews. “Really, I don’t give interviews. But […]
‘Soap opera’ love isn’t true love, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True love comes from God and is expressed through his mercy and forgiveness, not through sentimental expressions that can easily vanish, Pope […]
Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions will hit social media
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will deliver his monthly prayer intentions on video over social media as part of a Jesuit-run global prayer network. The […]
Canada on track to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, says ambassador
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — As a cautious world rang in the New Year with concerns over terrorism and security, Catholics in Canada were continuing to welcome […]