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Bishops adopt ‘pastoral response’ for Asian, Pacific Island Catholics
By Dennis Sadowski FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNS) — A new document focused on guiding the American church in addressing the pastoral needs of Asian and Pacific Island Catholics was approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during their annual spring assembly. Adopted 187-2 with two abstentions, “Encountering Christ in …
Migration is about people, not numbers, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Migrants seeking a better life in other countries must not be viewed with suspicion but rather defended and protected, no matter their status, Pope Francis said. International cooperation is needed “at every stage of migration,” especially for countries …
Listen to those in need, pope says in World Day of Poor message
IMAGE: CNS/Tyler Orsburn By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — How is it that God in heaven can hear the cries of the poor, but so many people watching or standing nearby either cannot or just do not care, Pope Francis asked. People must make “a serious examination of conscience …
At meeting in Florida, U.S. bishops decry Sessions’ asylum decision
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA By Dennis Sadowski FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNS) — The U.S. bishops June 13 decried U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision that asylum seekers fleeing domestic or gang violence cannot find protection in the United States. “At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve …
Bishops of El Salvador warn against privatizing water
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jose Cabezas, Reuters By SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — El Salvador’s bishops urged lawmakers to discard any plans for privatizing water in the Central American country, saying the poor could not afford to pay the cost of a vital necessity. In a terse statement, issued June 12 …
What is the biggest threat young people face? Mediocrity, Pope says
By Elise Harris Vatican City, Jun 13, 2018 – Pope Francis said Wednesday that the greatest danger modern youth face is not the array of problems that surround them, but rather, the temptation to mediocrity – preferring to stay immobile rather than making a leap toward the next step. Pointing …
Update: Papal diplomat says U.S.-North Korea summit brings hope for peace
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea are “truly historic” and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis’ ambassador to Korea. A “very important” new page has been turned, …
Pope leads prayers for U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore
IMAGE: REUTERS By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Leading thousands of people in prayer, Pope Francis said he hoped the upcoming summit between the United States and North Korea would lead to lasting peace. After praying the Angelus with an estimated 20,000 people in St. Peter’s Square June …
Hunt for June: Rejoice and be glad
Waiting in joyful hope for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ is becoming more and more difficult. As the Alleluia buzz of the Easter season fades, I am very aware that we are surrounded by danger. If we are not careful, the world and its pleasures can get the …
Space station crew members give pope custom-made blue flight suit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If Pope Francis ever plans an apostolic trip to space, he’s all set after receiving a custom-made blue flight suit with patches of the Argentine flag, his papal coat of arms and a pair of angel wings with his …