Forgive like Jesus, don’t accuse like the devil, pope tells Capuchins
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Confessors have two choices: to be like Jesus who readily forgave sins or like the devil who always condemns, Pope Francis said. “You can either do the work of Jesus, who forgives, by giving your lives in prayer (and) …
Ukrainian Catholics don’t expect much from pope-patriarch meeting
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church must respect “with a capital ‘R’” China’s rich traditional culture and “age-old” wisdom, Pope Francis said. Dialogue between China and the rest of the world, including the church, is necessary because it is the only way to achieve peace, he …
Ukrainian Catholics don’t expect much from pope-patriarch meeting
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alexandre Meneghini, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ukrainian Catholic leaders gave a very cautious welcome to news that Pope Francis would meet in Cuba with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. “I do not expect that the meeting of Pope Francis with Patriarch Kirill, planned …
Papal commission on sex abuse votes that member take leave of absence
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The papal commission on child protection voted that one of its members — a survivor of abuse and victims’ advocate — take a leave of absence and consider other ways to contribute to the advisory body. Peter Saunders, founder and chief executive officer …
Papal commission on sex abuse votes that member take leave of absence
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The papal commission on child protection voted that one of its members — a survivor of abuse and victims’ advocate — take a leave of absence and consider other ways to contribute to the advisory body. Peter Saunders, founder and chief executive officer …
Catholic Church has an extensive history of missions in the U.S.
IMAGE: Nancy Wiechec By Simon Caldwell WASHINGTON (CNS) — There is an extensive history of Catholic missions in the U.S. Though the original 13 British colonies in what is now the U.S. largely had Protestant populations, Catholic missionaries helped shape the economic, political and religious values as other parts of …
Carolina Panthers linebacker says faith impacts his outlook on life
IMAGE: USA Today Sports By CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) — Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers, the team going up against the Denver Broncos in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl, credits his parents and his Catholic faith for making a positive impact on his NFL career and his outlook …
Sisters’ billboards bring pope’s environmental message to Iowa caucuses
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sister Carol Hoverman By Cindy Wooden DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — As the eyes of the nation focused on the Iowa caucuses Feb. 1, the 13 congregations of Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley wanted to capture the attention of participants to call for an end to …
Vatican updates papal itinerary for Cuba, Mexico visit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Henry Romero, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is scheduled to have more than two hours alone with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow in Cuba in addition to signing a declaration with the patriarch before flying on to Mexico for a Feb. 12-17 …
Vatican downplays film promo, says pope will not have movie debut
By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will not be an actor in a proposed movie based on the Gospels, a Vatican spokesman said. While details about how the pope may or may not be involved in the movie project are not yet known, it was clear the pope was …