Pope rectifies irregular transfer in China; cardinal calls for more dialogue July 17, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has rectified an irregularly appointed bishop in China for the “greater good of the diocese,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost July 10, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in April, and French Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Pope appoints hundreds to attend Synod of Bishops on Synodality July 7, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appointed more than 450 participants, including dozens of religious men and women and laypeople from around the world, to attend the first general assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality in October.
Freedom of expression must never be an excuse to despise others, pope says July 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Any book that is considered sacred by its people must be respected out of respect for the human person who holds it sacred, Pope Francis said.
Local communities must be included in fight against hunger, pope says July 5, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News In order to eradicate hunger in the world, committed and experienced action must be taken that includes local and traditional cultures and peoples, Pope Francis said.
Greed, selfishness stand in the way of peace, pope tells Orthodox leaders June 30, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News All wars are “utter disasters” for everyone, especially families, children, the elderly, refugees, communities and creation, Pope Francis said.
‘Real’ people with strength from God better than superheroes, pope says June 29, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Like every saint, St. Peter was not a superhero, he was just a real, imperfect person who generously said, “yes” to Jesus, Pope Francis said.
Vatican: Dioceses, religious must work together to support Catholic schools June 29, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, Vatican, World News As Catholic schools worldwide face several challenges — including declining enrollments, funding or maintaining a distinctive religious character — the Vatican has urged religious orders, dioceses and laypeople to come together to “take risks” and be creative in finding solutions.
St. MacKillop can inspire educators to foster hope, pope says June 28, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Catholic education is an excellent form of evangelization, Pope Francis said.
Permanecer fieles en lo importante, cueste lo que cueste, dice el Papa June 26, 2023By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: En Español Jesús dice que no hay que tener miedo al ridículo, a la persecución o a la crítica por ser fiel al Evangelio, pero que hay que tener miedo de malgastar la vida persiguiendo cosas triviales, dijo el Papa Francisco.
Remain faithful to what counts, no matter the cost, pope says June 26, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Jesus says to have no fear of ridicule, persecution or criticism for being faithful to the Gospel, but to be afraid of wasting one’s life chasing after trivial things, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Visit grandparents, elderly, bring joy to their hearts June 17, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News God wants young people to bring joy to the hearts of the elderly and to learn from their experiences, Pope Francis said.
