Cardinal Dolan: If sanctuary of the womb is violated, no one is safe
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York warned that if the sanctuary of the womb is violated, then other sanctuaries are at risk. “Can any of us...
View ArticleCounteract vitriol by toning it down, talking less, listening more, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Addressing the fear of immigrants, dissatisfaction with a “fluid economy” and the impatience and vitriol seen in politics and society, Pope Francis...
View ArticleMake confession more available, God’s heart is always open, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hear confession every time someone asks, Pope Francis said, and don’t ever put limited hours on the sacrament of reconciliation. “Please, let...
View ArticlePope recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has approved the recognition of a miracle attributed to the intercession of two of the shepherd children who saw Our Lady...
View ArticleAn empty tomb and a bodily resurrection: why it matters
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics and other Christians have grown up believing in the Resurrection, but the Apostles themselves were among the first who were skeptical...
View ArticleChurch needs missionaries, not ‘clericalized’ laity, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs laypeople with a missionary spirit, which means Catholics do not have to try to force members into a...
View ArticleFather Solanus Casey recalled as beloved friar who showed mercy to others
DETROIT (CNS) — Sixty years after his death, Capuchin Father Solanus Casey is on his way to sainthood. Pope Francis announced May 4 that Detroit’s beloved friar, who earlier had been named venerable,...
View ArticleA message from heaven: God is the only way to peace
By Tony Magliano Jesus said to his first disciples, and to all future disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” But political leaders,...
View ArticleIn recognizing one’s weakness, God’s strength can be found, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians who acknowledge their own weakness and limitations will find the saving power of God’s strength, Pope Francis said....
View ArticleBlessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness
By Clifford Yeary Associate Director, Little Rock Scripture Study Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. — Matthew 5:6 Jesus knows what it means to...
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