Synod report: What did the delegates agree on? Disagree on?
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more…
‘We renew call for release of hostages and protection of civilians’
WASHINGTON – In response to the escalating Israel-Hamas war, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)…
Now THIS is a Permission Slip
VATICAN CITY — The youngest member of the synod assembly is confident that the Holy Spirit is guiding the Synod of Bishops, but to…
Pope: God wants people to know Him in their own language
VATICAN CITY — Since the Gospel message touches every aspect of a person’s life, it must be proclaimed in a way people can understand,…
Missionary Call Begins by Meeting Jesus in Gospel and Eucharist, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY — Having come to know Jesus through the Scriptures and in the Eucharist, Catholics are called to share with others the hope…
St. Thérèse teaches simplicity, love, trust, pope says in document
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — St. Thérèse of Lisieux, long one of Pope Francis’ favorite saints, teaches Christians “the little way” of love,…
Pope’s choices for next WYD celebrations are focused on hope
VATICAN CITY — As Catholic young people around the world prepare for the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis has asked them to focus on…
Take leap of faith and dare to love others, pope says
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France — The world and the Catholic Church today need to take a leap forward “in faith, charity and hope,”…
Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, Pope says
VATICAN CITY — In the eyes of the world it would appear “absurd” to begin helping the poor and struggling for justice by spending…
Christians can heal hostile world, pope says
VATICAN CITY — In a world suffering from an “epidemic of enmity,” Christians can offer healing by recognizing each person as a child of…
