Confronting physical and emotional weakness and being open and honest about it with others can turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
Dropping to our knees instead of dropping out
Synod process in North America coming to close, shows ‘deep love for Jesus Christ and Church,’ says bishop
The final document for the continental stage from North America, along with the contributions of the six other continental assemblies, will form the basis of the “instrumentum laboris,” or working document, to be released by the general secretariat in June 2023.
Dialogue, humility and listening can help Catholics overcome church polarization, says theologian
The church is deeply divided on fundamental truths including marriage, sin and the nature of the Eucharist, but there is a path to unity through dialogue, humility and a focus on shared baptism, according to Catholic theologian Charles Camosy.
Pastoral and practical: Francis seeks healing, hardline against abuse
It is this same “logic” of God’s love and protection that Pope Francis has used to address the abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
Wisdom of centuries: Swedish cardinal says much to learn from church’s past
Cardinal Arborelius talked to Catholic News Service about the recent consistory and Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia.
Newly created Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass in Rome
Christian humility implies placing one’s desire to maintain appearances or selfish interests aside and instead putting the well-being of others first, said Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego.
Without forgiveness, humility, pope says, then injustice, wars will rage
Pope Francis opened the basilica’s holy door as part of the annual penitential rite and was the first pope to do so since 1294. He also prayed before the relics of St. Celestine, whose tomb lies inside the basilica.
Pope: Focus on the essential like St. Charles de Foucauld did
Five of the new saints are from Italy, three from France, one from India and one from the Netherlands.