U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ leaders called on Catholics to join people around the world in praying for the care of God’s creation Sept. 1, a day specially designated by Pope Francis and Orthodox leaders for prayer and action for Earth.
USCCB leaders call on Catholics to join in praying for care of creation
Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy
The pope reflected on the need for an integral ecology in Christian life in his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Sept. 1.
Word getting around that Sept. 1 is World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope Francis a year ago declared that Catholics would join their Orthodox brothers and sisters and other Christians to formally mark Sept. 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope to scientists: Faith doesn’t hurt reason, it leads to greater truth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Because scientists can never be neutral in their research, they must not be tempted to suppress the truth and ignore the divine, […]
Pope establishes new office for promoting integral human development
To promote Catholic social teaching and ensure appropriate assistance to vulnerable people — especially victims of war, refugees and the sick — Pope Francis has established a new office combing the responsibilities of four pontifical councils.
Murdered nuns recalled for their generosity, service in Mississippi
The deaths of Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill demand justice, but not revenge, Franciscan Father Greg Plata said during a memorial Mass for the women religious.
Pope meets with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
Continuing his dialogue with leaders in the world of social media and technology, Pope Francis met with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Poverty solutions almost absent as a presidential campaign issue
America has 46.7 million people living in poverty, but there’s been little talk on the presidential campaign trail about the needs of poor people.