Amid these trying times, faithful urged to look to good news of Christmas
PHILADLEPHIA (CNS) — In a world and culture that makes believers weary and wary, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the United States in a Christmas pastoral message reminded all of the faithful that Jesus didn’t have it so easy Himself, being born into a world that was not very welcoming or peaceful.
With new decree, pope makes Vatican Secret Archives no longer ‘secret’
"Secret" has too many modern day negative connotations. It's now the VAA, Vatican Apostolic Archives.
Letters foster one young woman’s gratitude for veteran’s years of service
"Of all the letters he received, he kept this one," his wife said, and it was read at his memorial service.
Religious leaders urge U.S. to keep refugee resettlement program
More than 500 religious leaders and groups signed an Aug. 23 letter urging the U.S. president not to go through with plans to possibly end the country's refugee resettlement program.
Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals
All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.
Mission is seeking family members you don’t know yet, pope tells Thais
It was a message he told a stadium full of Massgoers and hospital staff. It's about sparking "a fire of hope" to reach out like the early missionaries.
Three new dioceses carved out of Archdiocese of Mexico
What remains of the old Archdiocese of Mexico will contain the metropolitan cathedral and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Population will shrink by 3.6 million.
Pope prays family relationships thrive while stuck at home
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for families who are cooped up in their homes and for all those who are ill with COVID-19.
In war, human dignity must be protected, pope tells military chaplains
The Oct. 29-31 conference focused on the theme, "The loss of personal freedom in the context of armed conflicts: The mission of the military chaplain."
Synod document: New ministries can serve evangelization in Amazon
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To proclaim the Gospel message of hope, the Catholic Church in the Amazon must open new paths of evangelization in the region, including by instituting new ministries for lay men and women, the Synod of Bishops said.
