French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.
‘This is the pope’s youth!’ [VIDEO]
World Youth Day pilgrims arrive in Panama filled with faith and enthusiasm.
Pope encourages joint community service by rabbis, parish priests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The fruitful friendship and dialogue between Jews
and Christians must go beyond the world of experts and academia, Pope Francis
said.
“It would...
Interested in helping at World Meeting of Families? Volunteer
Now there is an answer to the familiar question, "How can I help?" that's been posed surrounding the four-day World Meeting of Families conference and events surrounding the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September.
Profiles in Mission: Fernando and Josefina Camou
When our son started talking about filling out the application [to enter seminary], he had finished college with an associate’s degree and was transferring to Arizona State University engineering, and he had a little change of direction.
High-level tweeting: Study confirms pope’s Twitter influence
When Pope Francis tweets, the world listens.
Upcoming pro-life events target youth
When the Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973, it also unleashed decades of protest and prayer.
Pope, at Mass with millions, tells Filipinos to protect the family
Pope Francis told a crowd of at least 6 million gathered in a Manila park to protect the family "against insidious attacks and programs contrary to all that we hold true and sacred, all that is most beautiful and noble in our culture."
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.
Vatican announces canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day Australian Cardinal George Pell was jailed in Melbourne after being found guilty of child sexual abuse, the Vatican announced his case would be investigated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
