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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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Update: Faith leaders criticize Trumps plan to reject new DACA applicants

Update: Faith leaders criticize Trumps plan to reject new DACA applicants

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Faith leaders and immigrant advocates have denounced the Trump administration's plan to [...]

COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says

COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn [...]

Update: German bishops continue debate over Vatican document on parishes

Update: German bishops continue debate over Vatican document on parishes

BONN, Germany (CNS) -- The Vatican instruction on the reform of Catholic parishes continues to [...]

Archbishop: Mass burials common as Nigerians face daily violence

Archbishop: Mass burials common as Nigerians face daily violence

Faith communities in Nigeria face daily violence and persecution, a U.S.-based rights group said. It [...]

Update: COVID-19 changes campus classes, dining halls, dorms and maybe fees

Update: COVID-19 changes campus classes, dining halls, dorms and maybe fees

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The fall semester at Catholic colleges and universities around the country will [...]

Faith leaders criticize Trumps plan to reject new DACA applicants

Faith leaders criticize Trumps plan to reject new DACA applicants

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Faith leaders and immigrant advocates have denounced the Trump administration's plan to [...]

U.S. data group: China hacked computers of Vatican, other church entities

U.S. data group: China hacked computers of Vatican, other church entities

China has been accused of hacking Vatican computers as well as those in the Diocese [...]

Parishes are not businesses that can be led by anyone, cardinal says

Parishes are not businesses that can be led by anyone, cardinal says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The recent Vatican instruction on pastoral care clarifies the responsibility of [...]

Reopening colleges poses ethical questions, need for flexibility

Reopening colleges poses ethical questions, need for flexibility

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As one college president put it: "It's been a year like no [...]