Jesus replaced law of revenge with law of love, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The scales of justice cannot solve everything, especially when it comes to stopping a cycle of evil vengeance, Pope Francis said.
Advocates for homeless remember men, women who died on the streets
There were a dozen of them known by name in the last year. The interfaith gathering also remembered those who remain unknown.
As Dutch parishes close, some Catholics just quit going to church
When their parish closes, some Catholics quit going to Mass and commit to "finding their own way."
Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of “the smiling pope.”
Pope: Concern for poor is sign of Gospel, not red flag of communism
Make sure that this huge amount of "wealth in the heart" also impacts the wallet, Pope Francis said, because "when the faith doesn't reach your pockets, it is not a genuine faith."
USCCB elevates oldest Marian shrine in U.S. to national shrine status
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (CNS) — Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of St. Augustine made a surprise announcement during Mass Oct. 11 that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elevated the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche to national shrine status.
Freezing temps, 60-mph winds, tents: Refugees struggle in Bekaa Valley
Lebanon has seen around four times as much precipitation as the same period last year. The weather, along with the substandard living conditions, has exposed half a million refugees living in some 600 tented settlements to additional hardship.
Just one smile from a loving family can warm coldest world, pope says
"Let us not lose hope," Pope Francis said. "Where there is a family with love, that family is able to warm the heart of an entire city with its witness of love."
Woman’s situation points to reality that fewer Mexicans migrate to U.S.
Mexican immigration rates have been down for a while, for a time even reversing.
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.
