Prayer, dialogue, enthusiasm are key to making good choices, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Santiago By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes time for young people to make an important decision in life, if the possibilities do not create excitement and trepidation, "it’s better to go to bed" and think about it some other time, Pope …
Pope accepts resignation of embattled Chilean cardinal
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country. The pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, the Vatican announced March …
Catholic priest in Montreal stabbed during Mass
Montreal, Canada, Mar 22, 2019 / (CNA).- A Catholic priest in Montreal is in stable condition after being stabbed during Friday morning Mass. One suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the attack. Fr. Claude Grou, rector of St. Joseph’s Oratory, was celebrating Mass when the attacker ran …
Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone
IMAGE: CNS photo/Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As an immediate sign of his concern and an encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive …
Bishop criticizes ‘faith-filled’ Catholics who spread fear of Muslims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Irish Catholic By DUBLIN (CNS) — An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims. Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, chairman of the Council for Life of the Irish bishops’ conference, told The Irish Catholic …
Today’s Video: Things are about to change
We’re coming up on the Third Sunday of Lent. As we sail toward Holy Week 2019, we’ve been changed, rather marginally or dramatically. Bro. Casey will be receiving Holy Orders in June, an obvious change. Check out his video in Breaking the Habit:
Cardinal DiNardo discharged from hospital, expected to make full recovery
Houston, Texas, Mar 21, 2019 / 08:59 am (CNA).- Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has been released from the hospital, following a mild stroke last week, his archdiocese announced March 20. The cardinal, who serves as president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, is expected to make a full recovery. DiNardo …
Catholic social teaching guides advocates in push for a ‘moral’ budget
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The White House delivered a record $4.75 trillion "Budget for a Better America" for fiscal year 2020 to Congress March 11 and it continued a defining trend to boost military spending and border security while making deep cuts in …
To protect Earth, change lifestyles, say church, indigenous leaders
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Guatemalan Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini said he notices when he visits family in the U.S. that almost anywhere he goes, the lights seem to be on — even in the daytime, even if there’s enough natural light to illuminate a space. …
Polish cardinal, St. John Paul’s aide, defends pontiff’s record on abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters By Jonathan Luxmoore WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A close aide to St. John Paul II has vigorously defended the late pope’s handling of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and denied accusations that he ignored the problem during his 27-year pontificate. "Emerging opinions that John …