Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis will meet with sexual abuse survivors during trip to...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will meet survivors of sexual abuse during his trip to Ireland Aug. 25-26, but it will be up to...
Keeping the poor in clear view
Lazarus, a destitute man, is a central character in one of Jesus' best-known parables (Lk 16:19-31). The poor man's name reveals a great deal...
Pope acknowledges outcry of victims, calls for help safeguarding children
VATICAN CITY -- "No effort must be spared" to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and "to prevent the possibility of their being...
Fear, uncertainty lead to a ‘do-it-yourself’ religion, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties...
On Assumption feast, pope asks consolation for all who suffer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all...
Do good to fight indifference, apathy, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY — Being a Christian isn’t just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise in loving others through good works...
Vatican makes progress on supporting drug availability for kids with HIV
AMSTERDAM (CNS) -- An initiative to identify and properly treat children living with HIV has gained new momentum as international organizations and pharmaceutical companies...
How can human dignity be enhanced through public policy?
WASHINGTON -- Human dignity: It hasn't quite become a campaign issue, but it's coming close.
Former Vice President Joe Biden started it. Speaking July 21...
Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules, pope says...
VATICAN CITY — Doing God’s will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one’s...
Diocese of Wilmington tribunal holds annulment information nights
Father Mark Mealey, judicial vicar for the Diocese of Wilmington, will offer annulment information nights at two locations in September.
The first will be Sept....