The pope took particular aim at areas of global tension where President Donald Trump is playing a critical role.
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Pope Francis prays for world’s suffering children on Christmas
Standing on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on a clear, crisp Christmas day, Pope Francis spoke about the world’s children before formally giving his blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world).
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Pope Francis on Christmas Eve: Bethlehem trek of Holy Family is like today’s migrations
“So many other footsteps are hidden in the footsteps of Joseph and Mary,” Pope Francis said. “We see the tracks of entire families forced to set out in our own day.”
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Wisconsin priest tells parishioners he’s gay, gets standing ovation
A Roman Catholic priest in Milwaukee has come out as gay, writing that he will no longer live in the shadows of secrecy and plans to be authentic to his gay self.
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Paul VI could be canonized in 2018
Canonization could take place during the Synod of Bishops, an institution Paul re-established after Vatican II.
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Pope Francis presides over the final rites of Cardinal Law’s funeral Mass
Following the typical protocol, Francis presided over a final prayer, a blessing with incense and the sprinkling of holy water around Law’s coffin.
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Jerusalem Archbishop: Any change from status quo must come from Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
JERUSALEM (CNS) — The status quo of Jerusalem should remain as is until an agreement about the holy city is reached by Palestinians and Israelis, said Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. “The status quo affects the fragile life between the different communities. (It) should be changed only through dialogue,” […]
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‘Misinformation’ seen as reason for veto of Pennsylvania abortion bill
The legislation would have strengthened the ban on dismemberment abortions and abortions from the 20th week on during a pregnancy.
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U.S. bishops in wake of Cardinal Law’s death: Remember the victims of sexual abuse
Cardinal O’Malley said the late cardinal “served at a time when the Church failed seriously in its responsibilities to provide pastoral care for her people.”
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Effort to repeal Johnson Amendment dropped from tax reform bill
A regulation that bars nonprofits and houses of worship from making political endorsements remains on the books after it was dropped from the Republican tax reform bill.