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Pope Francis Appeals For Change In World View of MigrationVatican City, Sep 10, (CNA). In an address to supporters of a new project called Snapshots From The Borders Sept. 10, the pope said that it was “vital to change the [...]
Popes Tweet Provides Courage And Hope Pope Francis @Pontifex Today, in the tragedy of a #pandemic, in the face of the many false securities that have now crumbled, in the face of so many hopes betrayed, in the [...]
Pope Prays For Students Right To Education During War And Terror ThreatsAs the world celebrates the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack on Wednesday, Pope Francis appealed to the international community to ensure educational structures are protected from attacks. “I [...]
Pope at Angelus: Gossip ‘a plague more awful than Covid-19’Ahead of the traditional Marian prayer of the Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the day’s Gospel (Mt 18:15-20), in which Jesus speaks about fraternal correction. The Pope said the episode invites [...]
Pope Warns: Only By Healing The Human Heart Can The World Be HealedPope Francis receives a group of ecological experts collaborating with the Bishops Conference of France on the themes of “Laudato Si’” telling them it is only by healing the human [...]
Pope Francis Approves Extension Of Loreto Jubilee Year to 2021 Vatican City, Aug 18, 2020 / 06:30 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis has approved the extension of the Jubilee Year of Loreto to 2021. The decision was announced Aug. 14 by [...]
Pope Francis Appeals For Use Of Dialogue Over Eternal RiverIn remarks made after the recitation of the Angelus on Saturday, Pope Francis appeals for the use of dialogue in negotiations between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the Nile River. By [...]
COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on [...]
Sanctuaries, shrines Catholics can visit virtually in Europe, MideastROME (CNS) -- Despite ongoing and unpredictable travel restrictions, there are still a number of important sites, shrines and sanctuaries people can "visit" online in Europe and the Middle East. In [...]
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said. The joy [...]

Film director switches formats, writes book on grandpas WWII heroism

Film director switches formats, writes book on grandpas WWII heroism

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Jon Erwin, in tandem with older brother Andrew, has directed movies with [...]

John Hume, who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland, dies at 83

John Hume, who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland, dies at 83

DUBLIN (CNS) -- Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, has hailed political leader John [...]

Update: German author says retired Pope Benedict is extremely frail

Update: German author says retired Pope Benedict is extremely frail

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope [...]

German author says retired Pope Benedict is extremely frail

German author says retired Pope Benedict is extremely frail

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope [...]

Pope Francis: “Dear brothers and sisters in Nicaragua, I am near you and am praying for you.”

Pope Francis: “Dear brothers and sisters in Nicaragua, I am near you and am praying for you.”

Vatican City, Aug 2, 2020 / 04:35 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis deplored a firebomb [...]

Update: Is 2020 the year that gets young people to polls in bigger numbers?

Update: Is 2020 the year that gets young people to polls in bigger numbers?

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Steven Millies, a scholar who explores the Catholic Church’s relationship to politics, [...]

Update: Nearly one-third of Brazilian bishops sign letter critical of government

Update: Nearly one-third of Brazilian bishops sign letter critical of government

SAO PAULO (CNS) -- The draft of a letter signed by Brazilian bishops and scheduled [...]

Czerny: Pandemic made people grasp role of migrants as essential workers

Czerny: Pandemic made people grasp role of migrants as essential workers

DUBLIN (CNS) -- The coronavirus pandemic "opened our eyes to the peripheries in our midst," [...]

It spreads so fast, says Iowa Catholic; COVID-19 hits 15 family members

It spreads so fast, says Iowa Catholic; COVID-19 hits 15 family members

DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNS) -- As Alicia Nava flipped through family photographs the morning of July [...]

Religious brother uses gifts as liturgical artist to heal wounds of racism

Religious brother uses gifts as liturgical artist to heal wounds of racism

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of racism, an [...]