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Pope adds meetings, including with general, to Myanmar itinerary
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lynn Bo Bo, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Accepting suggestions by Myanmar’s cardinal, Pope Francis has added two private meetings to the schedule for his visit to the country: one with religious leaders and the other with the commander of the military, who wields great …
At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said. “This is …
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
IMAGE: CNS photo/James Akena, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made no secret of what he thinks is the motivating force behind the wars and conflicts underway across the globe. “The powerful, some of the powerful, profit from the production of arms and they …
Pope criticizes police brutality, denounces dangerous drivers
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Putting the brakes on dangerous and distracted driving, Pope Francis criticized using mobile phones when at the wheel and treating roads like racetracks. While praising the work and sacrifice of police officers dealing with transit and highway patrol, he also cautioned them against …
‘Invest in love,’ pope says on first World Day of the Poor
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said. “What we invest in love remains, the rest vanishes,” the …
Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
IMAGE: CNS By DETROIT (CNS) — Blessed Solanus Casey always said that “as long as there is a spark of faith,” there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes. His words were accompanied by “the concrete practice of faith, …
Care for the dying does not mean obstinately resisting death, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who are dying must be accompanied with the love of family members and the care of medical professionals, but there is no requirement that every means available must be used to prolong their lives, Pope Francis said. “Even if we know that …
Quick fixes, denial won’t stop climate change, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Wolfgang Rattay, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Denial or indifference when it comes to climate change will not help further honest research or facilitate finding adequate solutions, Pope Francis told government leaders attending a meeting on implementing the Paris accord. Ratified by 170 nations, the …
Longing for peace: Pope to preach dialogue in Bangladesh, Myanmar
IMAGE: CNS photo/Abir Abdullah, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the ongoing crisis of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh will draw much attention during Pope Francis’ visit to the two countries in late November, the pope also is expected to focus on interreligious dialogue, poverty and …
‘Papal’ Lamborghini gift to be auctioned off for charity
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While a Lamborghini would make a stylish popemobile, Pope Francis has decided to auction off the one he was given by the Italian automaker to aid several charities close to his heart. The pope was presented with a one-of-a-kind …