Christianity without liturgy is absent of Christ, pope says February 3, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ’s presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.
Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S. February 2, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Pope Francis in Iraq, Vatican, Video, World News Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”
Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar February 2, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.
Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says February 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A catechist always must teach what the church teaches and that includes the vision and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly February 1, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Pope: Failure to remember Holocaust will lead world down same path January 27, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Remembering the Holocaust and its victims is not only an act of solidarity but also serves as a warning to humanity that such horrors could happen again, Pope Francis said.
God’s word is ‘a love letter to us’ to be read every day, pope says January 25, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Unable to preside over Mass on the Sunday of the Word of God because of a recurring bout of sciatica, Pope Francis’ homily was read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, head of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, which coordinates the annual celebration.
Pope urges nations to create a world free from nuclear arms January 21, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Marking the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons coming into force Jan. 22, Pope Francis encouraged nations to work toward a world free from all nuclear arms.
USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation January 20, 2021By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News As Joe Biden prepared to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed hope the incoming administration “will work with the church and others of goodwill” to “address the complicated cultural and economic factors that are driving abortion and discouraging families.”
Second Catholic president causes some to celebrate, gives others anxiety January 20, 2021By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Joe Biden became the second Catholic to be inaugurated as president of the United States Jan. 20, giving some U.S. Catholics and their religious leaders a reason to rejoice and others to fear more access to abortion under his leadership.
Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity January 20, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Vatican, World News In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his “whole soul” to bring this country together.
Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity January 20, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and promote human dignity and peace around the globe.
