Christians must be open to listening to God, helping others, pope says December 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must be open to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others, Pope Francis said.
Vatican offers further guidance on handling cremains December 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has upheld a rule mandating that the ashes of the deceased be preserved in a consecrated place, but it also said family members could request “a minimal part of the ashes” be kept in a sacred place “of significance for the history of the deceased person.”
Use diplomacy to fix injustices sparking conflicts, pope tells ambassadors December 7, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The peaceful means of diplomacy must be used to seek global solutions to the serious injustices that cause so many conflicts in the world, Pope Francis said.
Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church December 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic Church.
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says December 4, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone, Pope Francis told faith leaders at the U.N. Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change December 4, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
No one can or will change the nature of the priesthood, cardinal says December 1, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News The only way to carry out the new evangelization called for by Pope Francis is to adopt the pastoral style of a compassionate, humble, patient and simple priest who walks at the same pace as his people, Cardinal Pietro Parolin told seminarians.
Cardinal Parolin to read pope’s address to climate conference in Dubai December 1, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will deliver Pope Francis’ speech to the U.N. climate conference, COP28, and will help inaugurate a faith pavilion after the pope canceled his trip due to health concerns.
Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, pope tells victims November 29, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Everyone must work together to end the silence surrounding abuse if it is to be eradicated from the church and communities, Pope Francis told adult survivors of abuse as children.
Pope: Places, mentalities must be more receptive to people with disabilities November 29, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Making places more accessible for people with disabilities requires removing physical barriers and adjusting attitudes to be more open and inclusive, Pope Francis said.
Destination Dubai: Pope heads to climate conference to press for action November 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When Pope Francis visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the opening of the U.N. Climate Change Conference, he will be the first pope ever to attend one of the global gatherings that began in 1995.
Pope launches appeals to pray for peace, prevent ‘mountain of dead’ November 22, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis appealed for perseverance in praying for peace, especially in the Holy Land where the conflict is no longer “warfare,” but has become “terrorism.”
