Pornography weakens the soul, pope tells young priests, seminarians October 26, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After telling a funny story about receiving a cellphone decades ago that was “as big as a shoe,” Pope Francis went on to encourage young priests and seminarians to use technology and social media, but to avoid pornography at all costs.
Pope denounces attack in Congo, renews call for peace in Ukraine October 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis condemned an attack on a Congolese village that led to the deaths of seven people, including a nun, after gunman looted and burned homes and a local health center.
Sadness can serve as ‘alarm bell’ for life, pope says October 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Feelings of desolation and sadness are not signs of trials that may discourage Christians, they can be indispensable signs that point to dangers along the path toward happiness, Pope Francis said.
Four recognized for their work in the pro-life movement October 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Four new awardees were named this year as recipients of People of Life Awards, chosen by the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities for lifetime contributions to the pro-life cause.
Cries for peace can’t be ignored, pope says at interreligious meeting October 25, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Standing in front of an ancient symbol of violent battles, Pope Francis and religious leaders from around the world echoed “the cry for peace” of people suffering the impact of conflicts around the world, but especially in Ukraine.
Vatican joins International Olympic Committee’s appeal for peace October 25, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The challenges and threats facing humanity and the planet can be confronted effectively if all people come together in “a spirit of solidarity,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, in an appeal also supported by three Vatican dicasteries.
Missouri bishop offers prayers after deadly school shooting October 25, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, asked for prayers after three people died following an Oct. 24 shooting at a high school in St. Louis.
Pope: Church’s concern for the family goes beyond focus on couples October 24, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The importance of the family for the Catholic Church and for society means that theological reflection on family life and pastoral responses to the joys and problems of families must focus on more than the relationship between a husband and wife, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Gregory blesses D.C. shrine’s replacement of vandalized Mary statue October 24, 2022By Richard Szczepanowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Ten months after a marble statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the Rosary Walk and Garden outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was vandalized and destroyed beyond repair, a replacement statue was blessed Oct. 23 by Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory.
Ukraine dominates annual interreligious prayer for peace meeting October 24, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The international community must work for peace, and believers of all faiths must pray for it, but pressuring Ukraine to make peace with Russia would be to “consecrate the law of the strongest,” French President Emmanuel Macron told religious leaders meeting in Rome.
Thinking you are holier than others is form of self-worship, pope says October 24, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News “Spiritual arrogance” — thinking one is holier or better than others — is a temptation everyone faces and is a form of self-worship, Pope Francis said.
Perceptions of migrants are in the political crosshairs ahead of midterms October 24, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, U.S. Congress, World News Bishop Mario Dorsonville — like previous chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration — has been a constant voice on church teaching that calls on Catholics to welcome the stranger in an age when Catholic politicians are some of the most visible voices against that teaching.
