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Nation’s leaders urged to ‘engage in real debate’ on curbing gun violence
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nation’s leaders “must engage in a real debate about needed measures to save lives and make our communities safer,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee. Such debate is essential because “violence in our society will not be solved by a single …
Pope, global leaders discuss concern for climate change, migration
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis met with Kofi Annan, the former U.N. secretary-general, and former Irish President Mary Robinson to discuss shared concerns about peace, human rights and climate change. “Pope Francis has shown great moral leadership on the crucial issues of our time. His assertion …
Salvation is free, not a ‘pay to save’ deal with God, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to salvation, God does not seek any form of compensation and offers it freely to those in need of his love, Pope Francis said. A Christian who complains of not receiving a reward for going to Mass every Sunday …
Pope offers prayers for victims of Texas shooting
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sergio Flores, Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Calling the mass shooting in a Texas Baptist church Nov. 5 an “act of senseless violence,” Pope Francis asked the local Catholic archbishop to convey his condolences to the families of the victims and to the injured. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, …
‘Victims’ charter’ is next step in fighting trafficking, academy says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After 7-year-old Rani Hong was stolen from her mother in a small village in India and sold into slavery, her captors kept her in a cage to teach her to submit completely to her “master.” “This is what the industry of human trafficking …
Teach students role of justice in migration, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic universities need to study the root causes of forced migration and ways to counter the discrimination and xenophobic reactions it provokes in so many traditionally Christian nations, Pope Francis said. “I would also like to invite Catholic universities to …
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Baptist church in Texas town
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church stands “in unity” with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 25 people and injured several more. A 14-year-old girl, Annabelle Pomeroy, was among the dead. Her father, …
U.S. Justice Department says it was misled in immigrant teen’s case
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a petition filed with the U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 3, the Justice Department said it had been misled by lawyers representing a pregnant immigrant teen about the timing of her abortion. In its petition, the Justice Department said it was about to appeal a lower …
Jesus shows that death is not the last word, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope in the Lord’s promise of everlasting life does not disappoint, Pope Francis said. “God is faithful and our hope in him is not in vain.” the pope said in a memorial Mass homily Nov. 3. Pope Francis celebrated the Mass in St. …
Puerto Rico still facing ‘unprecedented level of need,’ say U.S. bishops
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By WASHINGTON (CNS) — As November began, the people of Puerto Rico still faced “an unprecedented level of need” because of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which devastated the island in September, said the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees. They called for “meaningful action” through legislative …