Pope: Money from human trafficking stained with blood

The pope prayed "that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered."

Proposed Amazonian rite centered on Christ, indigenous professor says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Addressing concerns about a proposed Amazonian rite in the Catholic Church, an indigenous participant at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon called on Catholics to soften their hearts and understand the needs of Catholics in the region.

Need to change hearts, not just books, to improve liturgy, pope says

"For life to truly be a prayer that is pleasing to God, a change of heart is in fact necessary," the pope said Feb. 14.

Want to add to hope, joy, reflection, healing? Then you can do Advent

Patience, solidarity with the poor and hope are among the goals of Advent.
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Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely

In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving extremely difficult for many. In some remote areas, younger generations are helping their elders.

Georgetown students vote for student fee to pay reparations over slavery

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Undergraduate students at Jesuit-run Georgetown University voted overwhelmingly April 11 to pay a new student fee that would be for reparations to the descendants of slaves owned and later sold by the school.

Like St. Peter, bishops must promote unity, Archbishop Wester says

"You and I are called to suffer as well as we seek to build up the church, as we seek to be instruments of unity and peace in the church," he told fellow bishops from five states, including Arizona.

Go to confession, let yourself be consoled, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Anyone who wants to experience the consolation and tenderness of God simply needs to go to Confession, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass.

Slain Jesuits remembered worldwide for sacrificing lives for poor, peace

It's been 30 years since they were killed on the grounds of Central American University in San Salvador, where they taught, lived and were fatally shot in a garden.

Bahamian Catholic school administrator describes current desperation

He said the school is gone, its church damaged and two others up the road are under four feet of water, but he proactively retrieved official records.