Seeking the reason for the season? Ridgewood church presents Christmas story in a beautiful way
Visitors can use the nativity to accompany the Holy Family through the events surrounding Christmas.
Tag: Pope Francis
Being ‘inclusive’ of those with disabilities means valuing them, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Making churches accessible and services understandable is important, but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself “inclusive,” Pope … Learn More
Pope Francis: ‘Please be pacifists’
During his conversation with journalists on his flight back to Rome from his recent pastoral visit to Bahrain, Pope Francis shared his thoughts on many of the world’s current human-made … Learn More
Want to lower your carbon footprint? The Archdiocese now has a plan for that
Guide gives parishioners suggestions on how they can help the planet.
Enlarge the tent: Synod document sees desire for greater inclusion
Two of the issues raised most often in reports sent to the Vatican were the need to respect and value the contributions women make to the church.
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.”
Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
Pope Francis presided over the Mass Oct. 11 in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the council sessions were held in four sessions from 1962 to 1964.
The best is yet to come
Robert Browning, John Lennon and Pope Francis. What could a Victorian-era poet, a 20th century rock star and a 21st century pope possibly have in common? Well, I recently discovered … Learn More
Shifting mindsets on persons with disabilities in the Church
Our Catholic faith is based on respecting the dignity of every person and teaches that we should do what we can to support the flourishing of every individual regardless of … Learn More
In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes … Learn More