Bishop of Algiers: Martyrs’ beatification can unite Christians, Muslims
ALGIERS, Algeria (CNS) — The beatifications of 19 martyrs in Algeria will be a “great joy” to the Church and will help unite Christians and Muslims of the country, said a French-Algerian archbishop.
World needs humble leaders unafraid to meet their enemies, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world needs leaders who are humble and willing to talk with their enemies with the aim of leading their countries toward peace, Pope Francis said.
‘Sending Ceremony’ sees off lay missioners, one sister for worldwide ministries
The new lay missioners range in age from 23 to 69 and include individuals, couples, and a family of five. A sister is also being sent forth.
Marking feast day, pope asks Mary’s care of families seeking refuge
ROME (CNS) — In the heart of Rome, near streets of fancy shops already blinged out for Christmas shopping, Pope Francis prayed for Romans struggling to survive and for families in the city and around the world who face the same lack of welcome that Mary and Joseph experienced.
Algerian martyrs bear witness to dialogue, peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The lives of 19 religious men and women martyred during the Algerian civil war are a testament to God’s plan of love and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, Pope Francis said.
Jesuit provinces release names of priests with credible abuse claims, including some with Brophy...
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The leaders of two U.S. provinces of the Society of Jesus released the names of more than 150 clergy with credible sexual abuse claims against them dating to the 1950s.
Christian, Muslim young people spread pre-Christmas cheer in Beirut
BEIRUT (CNS) — On a gloomy, rainy Saturday morning in Beirut, 92-year-old Julia enthusiastically greeted her visitors, Christian and Muslim youth, who had come to set up a Christmas tree in her modest apartment.
Houston clergy, religious bid final goodbye to nation’s 41st president
HOUSTON (CNS) — For Sr. Mary Brendan O’Donnell, it was a baby afghan she made for the newborn child of George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Pierce Bush.
Houston Catholic, civic leaders hail late president as hometown hero
HOUSTON (CNS) — Catholic and civic leaders in the Houston area recalled the late George H.W. Bush’s legacy as president, his history as a Houstonian and his faith as a Christian.
With a mother’s heart, Mary raises up the abandoned, pope says at Mass
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as she did hundreds of years ago from a small hill in Tepeyac, Mexico, Mary accompanies the downtrodden and the lowly like a mother caring for her children.
