Jesus: The Truth who sets us free
“I am the way, the truth and the life.” The day after Jesus pronounced these words to His disciples in the upper room, Pilate asked Him, “What is truth?”
Synod calls for more Church roles for women, but stops short of diaconate
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon asked that women be given leadership roles in the Catholic Church, although they stopped short of calling for women deacons.
With new decree, pope makes Vatican Secret Archives no longer ‘secret’
"Secret" has too many modern day negative connotations. It's now the VAA, Vatican Apostolic Archives.
Christians must shun self-worship, pope says at synod’s final Mass
Everyone is both Pharisee and tax collector, the pope said, "because we are sinners, and … masters of the art of self-justification."
Common climate crisis: Regional Church networks tackle shared problems
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Deforestation, land grabbing and climate change — life-and-death issues raised at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon — also are wreaking havoc in Central America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific islands.
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.
Win or lose, baseball is better with faith, former Astros batboy says
He spent four seasons in the dugout then served as a youth minister. He said his faith allows him to enjoy baseball more.
Cardinal Newman’s canonization: Chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is?
Parents find pro-life healthcare for children with new pediatric clinic
Morning Star Pediatrics prides itself on providing not only excellent medical care, but partnering with parents to provide ethical and compassionate healthcare that respects the whole person.
Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Church resolves conflicts and discerns God’s will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
