Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one’s full faith in God, Pope Francis said.
Clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After private meetings with Pope Francis, three survivors of clergy sexual abuse from Chile said they felt they had been heard and were hopeful for changes in the way the Catholic Church handles accusations of abuse.
Imprisoned clergy of Dachau remembered for fearless faith
EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — When a virulent typhus epidemic swept through a World War II concentration camp in Dachau, Germany, in early 1945, many imprisoned Polish priests volunteered to minister to the dying men.
Body and soul: Personal trainer promotes exercise as way to honor God
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — The catechesis that personal trainer Jordan Friske provides during every workout session is no mere afterthought.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal government.
A Swiss Guard has faith, love, courage, patience, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The steadfast faith and love for the Catholic Church that have characterized members of the Swiss Guard for centuries must be part of the men’s lives even after they have stopped wearing their colorful medieval uniforms and carrying their halberds, Pope Francis said.
Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.
The miracle that led ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ to convert to Catholicism
LOS ANGELES (Church Pop) — Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. While he appeared in lots of films over the years and won many awards, he is best known as having played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.
The devil is a big loser, but he still manages to trick people, pope...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The devil is “a loser,” but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.
Some Irish believe lives were saved by country’s prohibition on abortion
DUBLIN (CNS) — In the last major pro-life rally ahead of Ireland’s May 25 referendum on whether to liberalize the country’s abortion laws, thousands gathered to say “no” to far-reaching proposals that could see abortion on demand up to 12 weeks, and even later in some cases.
