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Pope: Conversion doesn’t happen through magic, but concrete actions
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Conversion doesn’t come from the wave of a magic wand, but from learning to do good through concrete actions every day, Pope Francis said. While even “the saintliest person sins seven times a day,” conversion happens through humility and trying to become …
Church has presence at convergence of interactive, film, music industries
IMAGE: CNS photo/Matt Palmer By Matt Palmer AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — The juxtaposition was striking. During the early evening of March 11, 59-year-old Bishop Paul Tighe worked his way through the hallways of the Austin Convention Center, weaving his way through thousands of young people who were in town attending …
Priests and marriage: Pope’s response not so new after all
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While Pope Francis’ recent comments on the subject of married priests made headlines around the world, his response falls clearly in line with the thinking of his predecessors. In an interview with German newspaper Die Zeit, published in early …
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — While one Catholic archbishop was urging a fix to the country’s immigration laws before a Catholic crowd, another was pleading with the government not to separate mothers from their children while in immigration detention, and yet another, a cardinal, was accompanying a grandfather to …
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — While one Catholic archbishop was urging a fix to the country’s immigration laws before a Catholic crowd, another was pleading with the government not to separate mothers from their children while in immigration detention, and yet another, a cardinal, was accompanying a grandfather to …
Pope to visit Colombia as it emerges from half-century of war
IMAGE: CNS By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will be visiting Colombia in mid-September as the Latin American nation works to implement a new peace deal and rebuild after 52 years of war. The Vatican announced March 10 that the pope had accepted the invitation of President …
Pope to visit Colombia as it emerges from half-century of war
IMAGE: CNS By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will be visiting Colombia in mid-September as the Latin American nation works to implement a new peace deal and rebuild after 52 years of war. The Vatican announced March 10 that the pope had accepted the invitation of President …
Pope talks criticisms, populism in latest interview with German weekly
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing criticism, a sense of humor and the grace to remain at peace are always the best response, Pope Francis said in an interview with Germany’s Die Zeit newspaper. In the interview, published March 8 online and in …
Pope talks criticisms, populism in latest interview with German weekly
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing criticism, a sense of humor and the grace to remain at peace are always the best response, Pope Francis said in an interview with Germany’s Die Zeit newspaper. In the interview, published March 8 online and in …
Catholic leaders react to House bill to repeal, replace health care law
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Calling health care “a vital concern for nearly every person in the country,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said March 8 they will be reviewing closely a measure introduced in the House March 6 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. …