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.
Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Integral ecology — a phrase often used when discussing the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon — highlights not just the interconnectedness that exists among God, humanity and creation, but also recognizes how political, economic, cultural, social and religious values and decisions are interrelated and affect the way people live with one another on the planet and use its resources.
Culture of encounter: U.S. Encuentro process blazed a trail
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ call for a Church of missionary disciples who go to the peripheries to listen and accompany those most in need may have seemed radical and new at the start of his pontificate.
Women religious leaders urged to practice accompaniment at annual national assembly
SCOTTSDALE — In a room filled with nearly 900 leaders of various women religious communities, not everyone could practically step up to the mic.
Despite human sinfulness, God’s projects will endure, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church will endure, despite the frailty and sins of its members, because it is God’s project, Pope Francis said.
Church leaders, diplomats come together to pray for work of United Nations
NEW YORK (CNS) — Bishop Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, told U.N. diplomats and other attendees at a New York prayer service Sept. 16 that “all of humanity is bound by a basic fraternity grounded in the God Who has created us.”
Polls show big support for conscience protections for health care workers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — An overwhelming majority of Americans — 83 percent — said they support conscience protection rights for health care professionals because they should not be forced to perform procedures against their moral beliefs.
