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
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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