Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Responsorial Psalm: 34:2-3, 17-19, 23 Second reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 By Kevin […]
Sunday Scripture readings: Oct. 23, 2022
A 2013 quote from Pope Francis reminds Catholics of their duty to vote
“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern,” said Pope Francis in his Sept. 16, 2013 daily homily.
‘Can’t not do it,’ says Sister Prejean of her fight to end death penalty
Her passion for both the innocent and the guilty on death row — who all have God-given dignity, she points out — has been her driving force ever since she witnessed her first execution in 1984.
Cardinal visits New Orleans congregation whose founder is up for sainthood
Cardinal Peter Turkson met with the sisters to discuss the sainthood cause for Mother Henriette Delille, the free woman of color who founded the congregation in 1842 to educate the enslaved and care for the elderly.
Pope asks Communion and Liberation to let founder’s vision grow
More than 60,000 members of the movement filled St. Peter’s Square to overflowing Oct. 15 as they celebrated with Pope Francis the 100th anniversary of the birth of Father Luigi Giussani, the movement’s founder.
Pope names seven new members to life academy
Pope Francis has named Mariana Mazzucato, a leading economist advocating for sustainable growth, and Dr. John N. Nkengasong, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and special representative for global health diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State, as members of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
‘The Letter: A Message For Our Earth’ inspires us to action
“This film puts a human face on a problem that belongs to all of us and will be watched by millions. On the day it was released, it was also put on YouTube for free viewing worldwide.”
Fight for justice is not a political battle, pope tells Salvadorans
The delegation from El Salvador came to the Vatican to give thanks for the January beatifications of Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande and his two companions, as well as the beatification of Franciscan Father Cosme Spessotto.