Pope advances sainthood causes, including first ‘martyr’ of charity December 19, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of members of a Polish family who were sheltering a Jewish family during World War II, and, for the first time, advanced the sainthood cause of a candidate under the category of heroically offering his life out of loving service to others.
Joyful Revolution: Happiness takes courage, rebellious spirit, pope says December 17, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News According to Pope Francis, it takes courage and the grit of a “revolutionary” not only to follow Christ in today’s world, but also to be genuinely happy along the way.
Pope returns Parthenon marbles in Vatican collection to Greece December 16, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Expressing his desire to bear witness to “the truth,” Pope Francis is returning three marble fragments that were originally from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, according to the Vatican.
Pope: World needs more diplomatic, joint efforts between nations December 15, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Welcoming new ambassadors to the Vatican from Belize, Bahamas, Thailand, Norway, Mongolia, Niger, Uganda and Sudan Dec. 15, the pope thanked the nations they represent for the many ways they contribute “to the common good not only of their citizens but of our entire human family.”
Put down the phone, look to God, look at others, pope tells kids December 15, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged youngsters to put down their phones to spend time praying and looking at other people to see their needs.
Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says December 13, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Disarmament is the only way to build a peaceful future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. “We need to imagine and build a new concept of peace and international solidarity, remembering that so many countries and peoples are asking to be heard and represented,” he said. “We need courage […]
Church must take seriously the problems, needs of workers, pope says December 9, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News All workers should feel welcomed by the church and know that their needs and problems are taken seriously, Pope Francis said.
Pope approves new law strengthening oversight of Vatican-related entities December 6, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has approved a new law strengthening the oversight of Vatican-related foundations and nonprofit organizations as well as detailing sanctions and clarifying existing norms on transparency, accountability and mandated compliance with anti-money laundering measures.
Advent is opportunity to get off pedestal of superiority, pope says December 5, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous and pretending to be self-sufficient, Pope Francis said.
Ghana’s newest cardinal dies in Rome at 63 November 29, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, Vatican, World News Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Wa, Ghana, died in Rome Nov. 27 at the age of 63.
Vatican will do whatever possible to broker cease-fire, pope says November 18, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Vatican is willing to do whatever it takes to broker a cease-fire and bring an end to the war on Ukraine, Pope Francis said.
Darkness, desolation invite people to draw closer to God, pope says November 16, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Continuing his series of audience talks on spiritual discernment, the pope reflected on desolation and why the feeling occurs.
