IMAGE: CNS photo/Paola Ugaz By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A network of clergy abuse survivors has joined calls for an end to lawsuits against a journalist who investigated alleged sexual abuse and financial irregularities within a controversial Catholic group. In an open letter released Jan. 9, the …

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Most Christians would agree it is wrong to hate someone, but it is also wrong to be indifferent, which is a camouflaged form of hatred, Pope Francis said. Real love "must lead you to do good, to get your hands dirty with works …

IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Father Michael Schueller By Dan Russo BANKSTON, Iowa (CNS) — It wasn’t a miracle, but the scene that unfolded on Dan and Judy Gotto’s farm in Bankston shortly before Christmas became a beautiful testament to faith. On Dec. 23, 2019, members of the family had carefully laid …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People cannot call themselves Christians if they sow the seeds of war, Pope Francis said. Finding fault and condemning others is "the temptation of the devil for making war," the pope said in his homily during morning Mass in …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The newly established "Sunday of the Word of God" is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said. By papal decree, the third Sunday …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said. During his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican, the pope said …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hours after Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement calling for urgent prayers "that our world’s leaders will pursue dialogue and …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Joe Ruff MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) — The Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota, in an open letter, urged support and prayers for those seeking shelter and protection. The open letter was first published Dec. 23 in the Minneapolis Star Tribune — just before the Christmas Day …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians survive trials and tribulations with the help of their faith in Christ and pay it forward by being compassionate toward others who suffer, Pope Francis said. "A ‘tried’ Christian can certainly become closer to those who suffer …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The gathering outside the White House after dark Jan. 6 to protest U.S. aggression toward Iran was not nearly as big as a parade two days earlier protesting against the warlike moves. It certainly was not as loud. But, in its …