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CIndy Wooden
Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, Pope suggests
The Advent call for "vigilance" does not mean staying awake...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| December 5, 2023
Canon law must be part of church's mission of mercy, Pope says
All the Catholic Church's structures, including tribunals and faculties...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| December 1, 2023
Media must show, promote respect for human dignity, Pope says
An important part of the mission of Catholic media...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 27, 2023
UPDATE: Pope's health improving; he keeps some appointments
Pope Francis is breathing easier after undergoing ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 27, 2023
Pope: Evangelization includes caring for the poor and the earth
An effective proclamation of the Gospel must speak with ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 24, 2023
Pope holds separate meetings with Israelis, Palestinians at Vatican
With hopes growing for a temporary, humanitarian cease-fire, ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 22, 2023
Eucharistic adoration, charity, promoting justice are connected, Pope says
The daily rhythm of the life of a priest should resemble "ping pong"
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 18, 2023
Honoring the dead: Vatican Museums expand access to necropolis
In the month Catholics traditionally honor the dead...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 15, 2023
'This is the right moment' to share Gospel joy, Pope says
Often enough, the first people who need to be evangelized
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 15, 2023
Shrines should be places of 'superabundant' mercy, Pope says
Catholic shrines must be extra careful in selecting priests to hear...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 14, 2023
Pope clears way for beatification of Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis has recognized the miraculous healing of a toddler in Argentina as the miracle needed for the beatification ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 9, 2023
Pope to address U.N. climate conference, inaugurate 'Faith Pavilion'
Pope Francis will travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the U.N. climate ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 9, 2023
Pope joins knights and dames of Holy Sepulchre in praying for peace
Pope Francis joined leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in praying for peace ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 9, 2023
In message for Diwali, Vatican officials emphasize 'pillars' of peace
Religions and religious leaders contribute to peacemaking by teaching members to live lives marked by ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 8, 2023
Synod, soccer, sexuality: Pope gives another wide-ranging interview
In an hourlong interview with Italy's main news program, ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 4, 2023
'Your prayer gives me strength,' Pope says, asking for prayers in November
Pope Francis regularly asks people to pray for him, and in October he jokingly told ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| November 1, 2023
Synod synthesis shows agreement, divergences, including on 'synodality'
A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 29, 2023
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, Pope tells synod members
Pope Francis told members of the synod ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 26, 2023
Synod members urge patience as process continues
As the Catholic Church learns to be more "synodal," to listen to all its members...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 20, 2023
At synod prayer service, Pope calls for immigration reform with a heart
Taking to heart the lesson of the parable of the good Samaritan ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 19, 2023
Synod looks at ways to increase participation of all in mission
A "synodal church" where all the baptized participate and take responsibility ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 18, 2023
Synod looks at Catholics' shared mission, but also exclusion of women
The life of women in the Catholic Church "is full of scars" and alternating....
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 13, 2023
Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace
Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 13, 2023
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 11, 2023
Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says
The Catholic Church is called to be an instrument of communion...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 11, 2023
Love, forgiveness liberate, break cycles of violence, Pope says
"Often a wounded person wounds in turn; the oppressed...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 11, 2023
Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
Pope Francis condemned Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 11, 2023
Pope: Mary shows Christians they are all brothers, sisters
Mary is not only an "advocate," helping Christians in need, ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 9, 2023
Saying terrorism, war solve nothing, Pope prays for peace
"War is a defeat," Pope Francis insisted ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 8, 2023
Synodal silence: Pope says Church must pause, 'fast' from public words
"The Church is taking a break," Pope Francis said.
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 6, 2023
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 4, 2023
Pope asks Vietnamese Catholics to love faith, nation
When Christians enjoy religious freedom, the practice of their faith...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| October 3, 2023
Pope asks new cardinals to join Church 'symphony'
Coming from different parts of the world and having ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 30, 2023
God has the same love for all
People often are tempted to think ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 25, 2023
Pope names two Chinese bishops to synod; Vatican publishes synod schedule
On the recommendation of the Catholic bishops of mainland China in consultation with the Chinese government, Pope Francis has named two bishops from the country's mainland as members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 22, 2023
Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world
When Pope Francis was introduced to..
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 20, 2023
Pope says Christian unity advances with prayer, study, joint work
Scholars from different Christian Churches who have studied together ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 14, 2023
Be 'beggars for peace,' Pope says
In a message to religious and political leaders gathered
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 13, 2023
Nuncio says polarization occurs when people defend ideas, not people
The polarization Pope Francis sees in the Catholic Church i...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 8, 2023
Message from 'heart of Asia': Pope's words go beyond Mongolian borders
Being a Catholic does not destroy or replace a person's culture...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 6, 2023
Synod assembly won't be secret, but won't be open to press, Pope says
The Synod of Bishops is not a television show or a parliamentary debate
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 6, 2023
Pope arrives in Mongolia, the 'heart of Asia'
Greeted with "aaruul," a dried yogurt cheese, which he tried, Pope Francis...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| September 1, 2023
World needs politicians who uphold Catholic social teaching, Pope says
Pope Francis prayed that God would raise up a new generation...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 29, 2023
Jesus, the living God, helps believers on path to holiness, Pope says
If Jesus were just a great teacher or prophet or even hero from the past...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 29, 2023
Laudato Si' 2.0: Pope announces new document ahead of 'Season of Creation'
Ahead of the ecumenical celebrations of the World Day of Prayer...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 28, 2023
Pope asks renewed prayers for Ukraine on eve of its Independence Day
Acknowledging Ukraine's celebration of Independence Day Aug. 24, ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 24, 2023
Pope: Guadalupe shows how faith is shared simply, with respect
Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how ...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 24, 2023
El Papa pide rezar por Ucrania en vísperas de su día de su independencia
Hablando de la celebración del Día de la Independencia de Ucrania...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 23, 2023
'Rigidity is bad, but firmness is good,' Pope says at Angelus
Christians must stand firm in their faith but that is not the same as being rigid and unwilling...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 22, 2023
Pope raises status of judges' group that advocates for social justice
Pope Francis has erected the Pan-American Committee o...
By
CINDY WOODEN
| August 21, 2023
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