Mission is to make disciples for Christ, not for one’s group, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every Christian is called to be a missionary, sharing the good news of salvation in Christ and making disciples for Him, not for oneself or one’s clique of like-minded believers, Pope Francis said.
El Paso bishop calls out racism but urges accused shooter’s life be spared
WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s a pastoral letter that pulls no punches, goes far into the past and continues up to the recent present of racism at the U.S.-Mexico border.
At catacombs, synod members pledge simplicity, closeness to the poor
ROME (CNS) — More than a half century after a group of bishops at the Second Vatican Council made a solemn pledge to live a simple lifestyle close to their people, a group of participants from the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon signed a new pact in the Catacombs of Domitilla.
Night of Hope to honor sisters’ role in 50 years of diocesan education
For generations, the secular and Catholic
ideal of Catholic schools have involved (plaid) uniforms or a religious
sister. Maybe both.
The pair are certainly synonymous...
Nationals’ Catholic chaplain calls the World Series team his parish
FYI, CNS attempted to reach Msgr. Rossetti's counterpart with the Astros, but the team is reportedly one of two in the U.S. without a Catholic chaplain.
Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Church resolves conflicts and discerns God’s will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Parents find pro-life healthcare for children with new pediatric clinic
Morning Star Pediatrics prides itself on providing not only excellent medical care, but partnering with parents to provide ethical and compassionate healthcare that respects the whole person.
Win or lose, baseball is better with faith, former Astros batboy says
He spent four seasons in the dugout then served as a youth minister. He said his faith allows him to enjoy baseball more.
Proposed Amazonian rite centered on Christ, indigenous professor says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Addressing concerns about a proposed Amazonian rite in the Catholic Church, an indigenous participant at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon called on Catholics to soften their hearts and understand the needs of Catholics in the region.
Common climate crisis: Regional Church networks tackle shared problems
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Deforestation, land grabbing and climate change — life-and-death issues raised at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon — also are wreaking havoc in Central America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific islands.
