By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The commemoration of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection during the Easter triduum brings much-needed hope to a world beset by uncertainty, Pope Francis said.
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ecumenical and interreligious dialogue is an essential part of peacemaking and promoting disarmament because it helps religious communities focus on the sacredness of human life, the obligation of compassion and the yearning for peace, said speakers at a Vatican-sponsored webinar.
By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service BURKE, Va. (CNS) — After he returned from Rome where Pope Francis elevated him to the College of Cardinals, children at Catholic schools in the Washington Archdiocese drew pictures of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory wearing his new red hat.
Por Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — La vida religiosa y sacerdotal debe estar llena de la alegría sencilla de preocuparse todos los días por lo que realmente importa: la amistad fiel con Dios y entre nosotros, expresó el papa Francisco.
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful friendship with God and one another, Pope Francis said.
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every Christian is unique because the Holy Spirit inspires something new and original in each person, creating “an endless field of holiness,” Pope Francis said.
In his homily March 14, Bishop David Toups said medical professionals are co-operators with the Lord Jesus in bringing healing to those in need. He was celebrating the annual White Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont.
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND (CNS) — Use of the coronavirus vaccines currently being administered nationwide has sparked questions about how the medicines are manufactured and the ongoing testing underway to assure their effectiveness.
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis summarized his “pilgrimage of faith and penitence” to Iraq in a prayer: “If God is the God of life — for so he is — then it is wrong for us to kill our brothers and sisters in his name.
Blessed Sacrament Church in Beaumont was filled with joy and music Thursday, March 4, as Bishop David Toups celebrated Mass for the Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel. In his homily, Bishop Toups talked about the rich man from the Gospel, who could not even see what was right in front of him, including those in need.
March 5, 2021 WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on abortion funding in the American Rescue Plan. Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows: “Our nation needs to heal, come together, and help one another.
Bishop Toups celebrated Mass for students at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School March 3. In his homily Bishop Toups explained to the students who St. Katharine Drexel is and her importance to Southeast Texas.
March 2, 2021 WASHINGTON— El 2 de marzo, el obispo Kevin C. Rhoades de Fort Wayne-South Bend, presidente del Comité de Doctrina y el arzobispo Joseph F. Naumann de Kansas City en Kansas, presidente del Comité de Actividades Pro-Vida de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), emitieron una declaración sobre la vacuna Johnson & Johnson contra el COVID-19, recientemente aprobada para su uso en Estados Unidos.
WASHINGTON– On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for use in the United States.
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis and his aides are well aware of the security and health risks involved with his planned trip to Iraq, but “all the precautions have been taken” and the pope feels a sense of “urgency” to show his love and concern for the Iraqi people, said the director of the Vatican press office.
Por Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — La gente debe ayunar de los chismes y la difusión de rumores como parte de la Cuaresma, dijo el papa Francisco. “En esta Cuaresma no voy a cotillear de los otros, no voy a chismorrear… Y todos podemos hacer esto, todos.
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People should fast from gossiping and spreading hearsay as part of their Lenten journey, Pope Francis said. “For Lent this year, I will not speak ill of others, I will not gossip and all of us can do this, everyone.