“The pope wants to ask their forgiveness, share his pain and shame for what they have suffered and, above all, listen to all suggestions that can be made to avoid the repetition of such reprehensible acts.”
News
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: The church is like a bike— it stays up if it keeps moving
VATICAN CITY (CNS) –The church is like a bicycle — it stays upright as long as it keeps moving, Pope Francis said. The first disciples “were not a closed group of the elect, but a missionary church,” boldly undertaking new initiatives prompted by the Holy Spirit, the pope said April 24 during his early morning […]
Posted inFaith, News
Sisters quietly expand Cuban church’s reach beyond parishes
The sisters take care not to draw attention from government officials lest there be repercussions.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pleas for common sense gun reform raised after Waffle House shooting
James Shaw Jr., the hero who disarmed the shooter of his AR-15 rifle, likely prevented even more people from being hurt or killed.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Doctors criticize court refusal to allow Alfie Evans to go to Italy
A group of doctors has criticized the refusal of some of their colleagues and a court to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy for treatment as “medical tyranny.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops urge support for USA Act to protect Dreamers
Archbishop Gomez called the USA Act a “good-faith compromise.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
As South Sudan war drags on, churches do their best to help displaced
Since civil war began to rip apart South Sudan’s fragile democracy in 2013, roughly one-third of the country’s 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic leaders in Spain welcome ETA separatists’ rejection violence
The ETA statement, published in Basque newspapers on April 20, said it regretted the harm caused by its violent campaign for an independent homeland.
Posted inFaith, News
Toronto cardinal calls for prayers after van kills at least 10
“Let us all unite in our efforts to bring comfort and care to those who are hurting today.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic bishop pays tribute to Barbara Bush at Houston memorial
“We’ve been blessed in this city to have Barbara Bush as an outstanding example of a person who is truly involved in the city.”