Chaldean archbishop: Time to be ‘honest’ in dialogue with Muslims

WASHINGTON (CNS) – If Christians in the Middle East are going to be “honest” with their Muslim dialogue partners, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, Muslims will have to acknowledge that the persecution of Christians in the region did not start with the Islamic State’s rise to power in 2014.

Why Mardi Gras [VIDEO]

Mardi Gras season actually begins with the Feast of the Epiphany and points to the idea of our search for Jesus.

Feast of St. Valentine, Feb. 14

What little is known of the feast’s namesake can be attributed to the lives of two martyrs: Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni, though most scholars consider them to be the same person.

Pope to religious: Your hearts must be open 24-7

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lift up your eyes from your smartphones and see your brothers and sisters, those who share your journey of faith and those who are longing for the Word of life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.