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Change the world, don't just gripe about it, Pope tells young people
Following Jesus means growing in friendship with him and with one's brothers and sisters, never being content with the way things are, but not just griping about them either, Pope Francis told young people.
Pope leaves Mozambique urging reconciliation, care for one another
When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it – even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where political tensions have led to violence, war and death, Pope Francis said.
Vatican archivist, award-winning poet, to be made a cardinal
Like many others who were named cardinals by Pope Francis, Cardinal-designate Jose Tolentino Calaca de Mendonca was caught off guard when he found out about his appointment.
Pope's choices for new cardinals stress dialogue, care for poor
After the consistory to create new cardinals in early October, Pope Francis will have chosen more than half of the men who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor.
Solidarity, not poverty, is God's plan, Pope says in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – God's plan for humanity involves community, mutual support, sharing and caring for each other and for the earth, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays for Madagascar's working poor
Standing where the phrase "by the sweat of their brow" is a daily reality for hundreds of Madagascar's poor, Pope Francis prayed for those whose daily bread is earned by hard physical labor ...
Annual Collection for The Catholic University planned Sept. 7-8
The Catholic University of America, Washington, which remains the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. bishops, will benefit from a national collection taken the weekend of Sept. 7-8 during all Masses.
Seton Hall investigation finds McCarrick harassed seminarians
A yearlong investigation by Seton Hall University confirmed that Theodore McCarrick, the laicized cardinal who ...
USCCB president issues statement following Shootings in Midland and Odessa
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Midland and Odessa, Texas.
Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Oct. 5.
Replica of the Cross of the Stigmata installed in Salt Lake City
From the Crucifix, Christ looks out with open eyes, head raised, halo bright, his wounds visible but inconsequential against his serene visage.
Retired pope responds to criticism of his reflection on abuse crisis
Responding to criticism of notes he published about the roots of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, retired Pope Benedict XVI said the fact that the critiques barely mentioned God proved his point.
Lofty titles do not guarantee entrance to heaven, Pope says
A life marked by humility, faith and love determines whether Christians enter heaven, not who they know, Pope Francis said.
Chair of USCCB’s Committee on Migration denounces new rule undermining existing protections for immigrant children
The chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, condemned the final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to the care and custody of immigrant children under the Flores Settlement Agreement.
Environment among concerns to be discussed at Synod of Bishops for Amazon
By convening a special synod on the Amazon at the Vatican in October, Pope Francis will be giving greater exposure to the church's deep concern for the people and the ecosystem on which they depend.
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