People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path … Learn More
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Serving the suffering is serving the crucified Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Contemplating how Jesus suffered and died to save each human being should motivate an awe that translates into loving care for anyone who is suffering, Pope … Learn More
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful friendship with God and one … Learn More
Priests must be welcoming fathers like St. Joseph, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like St. Joseph who had other plans for his life, but lovingly embraced his role as Jesus’ foster father, a priest assigned to a new parish … Learn More
Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every confessor should understand he is a sinner, forgiven by God, and he is there to offer his brothers and sisters — sinners, too — the … Learn More
Pope taps Newark cardinal, Joseph Tobin, as member of Congregation for Bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the office that advises the pope on … Learn More
Pope meets with head of World Food Program, which has been flagging crises
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis met with David M. Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. Headquartered … Learn More
Pope adds more women scholars to biblical commission
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Renewing the membership of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, a body of scholars that engages in research for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pope … Learn More
Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says in Communications Day message
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists — like everyone else — need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information … Learn More
World needs Christians to show what journey toward unity looks like, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division, Pope Francis said. The devil “fosters division everywhere and in every way” by tempting … Learn More