Getting old is not a disease, it’s a privilege, pope tells older priests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Getting to be a ripe old age is a privilege, Pope Francis told older priests. If facing an illness, that too, becomes a privilege in that … Learn More
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Pope: Bishops must handle Communion debate as shepherds, not with censures
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SLOVAKIA (CNS) — The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that … Learn More
Architect turns 67,000 tiny LEGO pieces into Vatican City State replica
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day, but LEGO architect Rocco Buttliere had three months, which definitely gave him a running start over Julius … Learn More
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod … Learn More
Contemplative life responds to thirst for eternal, pope tells Carmelites
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Consecrated life is not doomed to die out, Pope Francis told a group of Discalced Carmelites. “These pessimistic views are destined to be disproved, as are … Learn More
Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in appeal urging people to act against Covid-19
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in … Learn More
Vatican: ‘Killer robots’ pose threat to innocent civilians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The use of “killer robots” and other lethal autonomous weapons systems violate international treaties because innocent civilians could be erroneously targeted, the Vatican said during a … Learn More
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and … Learn More
Invest in common good, not tax havens, pope tells business executives
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Business leaders must invest more in the common good and less in lining their own pockets, Pope Francis said. As the economic effects wrought by the … Learn More
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Try a little tenderness. That’s basically how Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 73, summarized Pope Francis’ vision for what older people, their grandchildren and friends should do … Learn More