Guatemalan cardinal-designate known for social justice work, speaking out
GUATEMALA CITY (CNS) — Despite his work in peripheral dioceses, Cardinal-designate Alvaro Ramazzini Imeri of Huehuetenango has been heard throughout the country.
U.S. Cardinal William Levada, former doctrinal head, dies in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation and retired archbishop of San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, died Sept. 26 in Rome. He was 83.
New Lithuanian cardinal, ‘strong internally,’ spent time in Soviet prison
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Lithuania’s new cardinal, a veteran of Soviet prisons and labor camps, counts on not being assigned “specific duties” following his elevation so he can continue serving his local Church.
Calumny, slander is a ‘diabolical cancer,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The act of bearing false witness to destroy someone is an attack against the body of the Church, Pope Francis said.
Solutions to save, protect forests needed ‘without delay,’ says Vatican Secretary of State
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — At a time of increasing urbanization, the “irreplaceable importance” of forests is being “taken for granted and underestimated,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, Sept. 23 at a high-level meeting at the United Nations.
Trump calls on world leaders to end persecution of ‘people of faith’
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — President Donald Trump called on world leaders at a Sept. 23 U.N. event on religious freedom to end religious persecution around the globe.
Mass celebrates life of famed Memphis Catholic who founded order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CNS) — On the night of a full moon Sept. 13, a high Mass in Latin was celebrated in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841-1891) at St. Peter Church, sponsored by the Magevney Society.
‘Grisly discovery’ of fetal remains at doctor’s home sparks outrage
Women have been reaching out to a local Right to Life organization, fearful their babies have been stored in Klopfer's garage. Pro-lifers want to ensure a proper burial.
Catholic school students mix faith and activism at climate change rally
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A few hundred Catholic school students from the Washington Archdiocese took their cue, literally, from Pope Francis when they joined thousands of mostly young people at the climate change march in Washington Sept. 20 behind the banner with his words: “Hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”
Show others God’s mercy, don’t judge them, pope says
ALBANO, Italy (CNS) — Christians are not licensed “inspectors of other people’s lives,” but rather disciples who reach out to others, assuring them of God’s love and welcoming them into the community, Pope Francis said.
