Supporting CRS beyond Lent
While many Catholics think about Catholic Relief Services during Lent, there are ways to do so beyond those 40 days.
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Building unity in church, society is key to evangelization, pope says
The pope's Mass July 7 at Quito's Bicentennial Park was billed as a Mass for evangelization, but the pope insisted Christians would convince no one of the power of the Gospel if they could not demonstrate in their lives and behaviors that faith pushes a person beyond self-interest to concern for others.
Pope urges U.S. Catholics to keep enthusiasm, welcome newcomers
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Pope Francis ended his trip to the United States with a call for Catholics to keep the enthusiasm of the visit, while continuing to welcome newcomers and care for creation.
Pope to Sri Lankans: Reconciliation means dialogue, ‘pursuit of truth’
Arriving in Sri Lanka, a country recovering from two-and-a-half decades of ethnic and religious civil war, Pope Francis said reconciliation would require its people to explore their painful recent history and accept persistent differences within their multicultural society.
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope Francis said Thursday during a visit to Catholic Charities in Washington, D.C.
Sunday has lost its sense as day of rest, renewal in Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just like a plant needs sun and nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sustenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said.
Sant’Egidio Community taught Cardinal-designate Zuppi how to minister
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Matteo Zuppi will join a 400-year-long list of archbishops of Bologna who also were cardinals, but his appointment to the College of Cardinals has more to do with his style of ministry than his job title.
As coronavirus spreads, many volunteers are asked to stay at home
St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities and other volunteer-driven charities nationwide are still serving those in need, but often with less volunteers.
Catholic men urged to evangelize ‘home front,’ then go out to community
The Catholic Church needs men to fully commit to their faith, and men have all they need from God "to be a force" for the church, a former major league baseball player told a men's conference in Tennessee.
Former Our Sunday Visitor publisher named CNS director, editor-in-chief
Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, has been named director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, effective Sept. 12.
