Pope thanks pharmacists for helping people during pandemic
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he was called out for forgetting to thank a group of people who also are on the...
Pope: Church is made of martyrs; leaders must respond to victims’ cries
With so many women and men being killed because of their faith in Christ, the church today is a church of martyrs, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
Sr. Mary Christine (1932-2019): BVM sister with personal, ministerial roots in Phoenix
Sr. Mary Christine entered the congregation from St. Thomas the Apostle. She returned for educational posts and ecumenical efforts.
‘Amazin’ Mets’ of ‘69 can inspire Church to evangelize, Long Island bishop writes
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (CNS) — The New York Mets’ improbable World Series championship in 1969 can inspire the Catholic Church to a new era of evangelization, Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Center wrote in a new pastoral letter.
Share Easter joy, defend persecuted Christians, pope says
Christians live the joy of the Resurrection when they share a smile with someone, weep with those who mourn and defend the rights of those persecuted for their faith, Pope Francis said.
‘Honor Your Mother’ a colorful, vibrant celebration of Virgin of Guadalupe
Colorful floats that featured images of the Virgin of Guadalupe and traditional matachine dancers delighted the crowd and transformed the streets of downtown Phoenix Dec. 5 as part of the 10th annual ‘Honor Your Mother’ extravaganza celebrating the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Pope, others pray as parents of Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son.
Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says
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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When presented
with an accusation that a priest has sexually abused a child, “whether it’s
criminal or malicious...
Pope urges officials to preserve Rome’s historic, spiritual traditions
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the capital of Italy and center of Catholicism, the city of Rome must work with the Catholic Church to preserve and defend its rich historical and spiritual traditions, Pope Francis said.
Audit report released; bishops urged to renew vigilance ‘each day’
It cites adults who came forward with 1,455 allegations.