Euthanasia is not an expression of personal freedom, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Medical advancements do not help if they treat people as objects or when they are applied only to those people who are not considered a burden and “deserve” to be helped, Pope Francis said.
At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, families
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began his early morning Mass praying for prisoners experiencing great uncertainty and worrying about their families who cannot visit them due to lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican: Laity have role, but most parishes must be led by priests
The Vatican's Congregation for Clergy issued a new instruction on pastoral care that specifies the role of lay men and women in the church's mission of evangelization and offers guidance in parish reforms and restructuring.
Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis
called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks
in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left...
Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe
NAZARETH, Colombia (CNS) — On a Sunday morning, Dcn. Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic church.
Vigil for abuse survivors
Survivors of clerical sex abuse attend a vigil near the Vatican Feb. 21.
The right Lenten fast for you
We are seeking to be mindful of our intentions and take on fewer things with greater focus on the Lord as we await the coming of the bridegroom on Easter morning.
God’s glory is shown on the cross, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, Pope Francis said.
To prevent spread of COVID-19, Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses
Churches will be eerily empty the next two weekends and even more noticeably so on Ash Wednesday.
Cardinal: Can the Church step up, lead way in protecting children?
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Only together, by humbly sharing their experiences, encouragement and corrective advice, can the bishops and leaders in the Catholic Church work to prevent the abuse of minors and help bring healing to survivors, said the head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India.
