VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t be afraid of acting fairly and compassionately toward the poor, Pope Francis said in a written message to global business leaders […]
Don’t be afraid to show concern, fight poverty, pope tells global leaders
Chicago’s bitter cold doesn’t stop march against ‘culture of death’
CHICAGO (CNS) — Dana Mentgen donned six layers of clothing and made the trek downtown to Chicago’s Federal Plaza Jan. 17 because he felt it was […]
Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as pope visits synagogue
ROME (CNS) — While the Catholic Church affirms that salvation comes through Jesus, it also recognizes that God is faithful and has not revoked his covenant […]
Supreme Court rules Florida’s death penalty system unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 12 said the state of Florida’s death penalty system is unconstitutional because it allows judges, rather than juries, […]
Pope phones theologian for favor: to prepare him, Curia for Easter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis phoned a noted Italian theologian to ask him for a “favor” — to help him and Vatican officials prepare for […]
USCCB files amicus brief on behalf of Little Sisters of the Poor
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The general counsel for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the […]
Pope: Prayers of the faithful, not clergy, can make miracles happen
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The prayers of the faithful, not the pope, bishops, priests or nuns, have the power to make miracles happen in the most […]
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present Pope Francis book on mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Arms flailing, the exuberant and perhaps hyperactive Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni described Pope Francis as a masterful minister of God’s […]