Possible healing could advance Mother Delille’s sainthood cause

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) — For what could be the first time in the 176-year history of the Diocese of Little Rock, a diocesan tribunal submitted formal documentation to the Vatican on an alleged healing miracle of a former Arkansas college student.

Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (CNS) — In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature.

Death toll in Bahamas likely higher than reported, local resident says

MIAMI (CNS) — The Bahamanian government’s estimated death toll from Hurricane Dorian is likely to rise if and when members of the Haitian immigrant community are accounted for and when search and rescue operations begin in earnest, said an attorney in the Bahamas.

Discernment: Listening for God in the real world

“Samuel, Samuel!” the Lord calls, in one of the more famous stories of discernment in the Bible. After bothering his teacher, Eli, three times, the wise man realizes it is the Lord who is calling. “If you are called,” said Eli, “reply, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’”

Pope leaves Mozambique urging reconciliation, care for one another

MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it — even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where political tensions have led to violence, war and death, Pope Francis said.

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.

André House, Congregation of Holy Cross welcome newest brother

He became the 14th brother in the U.S. Province in final vows with more at various stages of discernment.

Despite loss of church building, St. Joseph parishioners find hope in celebrating 50th anniversary

It may have been flames that consumed St. Joseph Church but it’s a fire of “love” from the community propelling them forward through tragedy.

Pope in Mozambique talks peace, politics and young people’s dreams

MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — With a courtesy and solemnity seldom seen at a gathering of opposing political leaders, Mozambican politicians came together a month before their general election to welcome Pope Francis and pledge to work for peace and the common good.

President, dancers, crowds welcome Pope Francis to Mozambique

MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — Greeted with full military honors, traditional dances and huge crowds lining the streets, Pope Francis arrived in Mozambique Sept. 4 at the start of a weeklong trip to Africa.