Solutions to save, protect forests needed ‘without delay,’ says Vatican Secretary of State
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — At a time of increasing urbanization, the “irreplaceable importance” of forests is being “taken for granted and underestimated,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, Sept. 23 at a high-level meeting at the United Nations.
Trump calls on world leaders to end persecution of ‘people of faith’
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — President Donald Trump called on world leaders at a Sept. 23 U.N. event on religious freedom to end religious persecution around the globe.
Mass celebrates life of famed Memphis Catholic who founded order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CNS) — On the night of a full moon Sept. 13, a high Mass in Latin was celebrated in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841-1891) at St. Peter Church, sponsored by the Magevney Society.
‘Grisly discovery’ of fetal remains at doctor’s home sparks outrage
Women have been reaching out to a local Right to Life organization, fearful their babies have been stored in Klopfer's garage. Pro-lifers want to ensure a proper burial.
Catholic school students mix faith and activism at climate change rally
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A few hundred Catholic school students from the Washington Archdiocese took their cue, literally, from Pope Francis when they joined thousands of mostly young people at the climate change march in Washington Sept. 20 behind the banner with his words: “Hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”
Show others God’s mercy, don’t judge them, pope says
ALBANO, Italy (CNS) — Christians are not licensed “inspectors of other people’s lives,” but rather disciples who reach out to others, assuring them of God’s love and welcoming them into the community, Pope Francis said.
God’s Footprints in our world
The human heart is a unique reality; it can never be empty. It will always desire and seek after truth, goodness and beauty.
Movies: Downton Abbey
NEW YORK (CNS) — Those who’ve been yearning for a fix of interwar elegance ever since the popular ITV and PBS television series “Downton Abbey” went off the air in 2015 can rejoice.
Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Integral ecology — a phrase often used when discussing the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon — highlights not just the interconnectedness that exists among God, humanity and creation, but also recognizes how political, economic, cultural, social and religious values and decisions are interrelated and affect the way people live with one another on the planet and use its resources.
Culture of encounter: U.S. Encuentro process blazed a trail
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ call for a Church of missionary disciples who go to the peripheries to listen and accompany those most in need may have seemed radical and new at the start of his pontificate.
