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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. …
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. …
Don’t close doors to refugees, church leaders say after Mideast trip
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sam Tarling, CRS By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given the ongoing crises in the Middle East, North American, European and other Western nations will need to be more generous in coming to the aid of refugees and displaced peoples, said two prominent church leaders. The answer …