Pope tells struggling Europe he has a dream for its future
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Europe faces an unprecedented influx of immigrants and refugees while struggling to counter continued economic woes, Pope Francis urged the continent to step up to its responsibilities with renewed hope, not cower behind walls and treaties. The pope — …
Prayers for vocations responsibility of all the faithful
This month, on May 21, the archdiocese will celebrate the ordination of seven men to the Holy Priesthood, a number not seen in locally in seven years. This is a very exciting moment for the archdiocese. Interestingly enough, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has been the leader of this archdiocese for …
An ocean of tears calls for mercy, compassion, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tears shed by men, women and children around the world each day cry out for mercy, compassion and consolation, Pope Francis said during a special Year of Mercy prayer service for those who weep. “How many tears are shed …
German cardinal says ‘unauthorized people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations
IMAGE: CNS photo/SvenHoppe, EPA By BONN, Germany (CNS) — A German cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by “unauthorized people” in Rome. “In the name of the law, these unlawful outside influences must be set aside and a proper voice given …
Theology of tears: For pope, weeping helps one see Jesus
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis has been sharing a theology of tears: tears of compassion, compunction and consolation. Although Pope Francis does not mask his emotions in public, he rarely is seen to cry. One obvious exception was in Albania …
Throwback Thursday: Feast of the Ascension
“…He was lifted up before their eyes, and a cloud took Him out of their sight.” – From Acts 1:9 The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is among the oldest feast days in the Church, making it the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday story. The image with this post — …
Cardinal welcomes Britain’s U-turn on resettling child refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sedat Suna, EPA By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has welcomed a U-turn by the British government over the resettlement of child refugees. He said he was “very happy” with a May 4 announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron that the U.K. …
Alberta bishop grateful for no deaths as city evacuated for wildfires
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy CBC News via By ST. PAUL, Alberta (CNS) — As firefighters fought to save Fort McMurray from a wildfire that threatened to destroy the northern Alberta city, a bishop gave thanks that there had been no loss of life. St. Paul Bishop Paul Terrio, whose diocese includes …
Nothing can keep God from seeking those who stray, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no such thing as a soul that is lost forever, only people who are waiting to be found, Pope Francis said. God is not part of humanity’s “throwaway culture” and does not shut out the sinner and those …
Vatican magazine gives attention to unheard women, official says
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new Vatican magazine will give attention to women’s voices, something that often has been missing in the church despite women’s important role in announcing the Gospel, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin. “If we do not listen attentively …