“The policies on asylum and deportation in Germany have become stricter in the last year, and so that’s why more refugees ask for help in the churches.”
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Pope Francis: Get to Mass early; don’t calculate how late you can be
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims. The words and gestures that open the celebration help the faithful come together as one and prepare them to listen to the Word of God and celebrate the Eucharist worthily, he said Dec. […]
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This Dreamer wants to bring youth ministry to her parish. But without DACA, her future is uncertain.
Despite the looming threat of deportation, Mirna continues to look ahead.
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Vatican releases new instruction on authenticating and protecting relics of saints
“The dismemberment of the body is not allowed” unless the bishop has obtained permission from the saints’ congregation.
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Pope Francis meets the king of Jordan amid growing tensions over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Pope Francis and King Abdullah renewed their commitment to “encourage negotiations as well as promoting interreligious dialogue.”
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Knights of Columbus pledge $1.4 million to churches damaged by hurricanes
The Knights of Columbus also has earmarked money for upcoming church repair efforts in Puerto Rico.
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Pope Francis: The media must be factual and free from manipulation
The pope spoke Dec. 16 with members of the Italian Periodical Press Union and members of the Italian Federation of Catholic Weeklies, which represents nearly 200 Catholic newspapers.
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How can the Catholic Church advance healing in the #MeToo movement?
Part of the church’s role can’t help but stem from lessons learned in the abuse crisis.
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Faith leaders write open letter saying children are harmed when told ‘change’ their sex
The open letter was signed by 20 Catholic bishops along with Lutheran, Anglican, Greek Orthodox, Presbyterian, Southern Baptist, Muslim, Orthodox and other Christian leaders.
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State courts hear oral arguments on religious exemption for contraceptive coverage
The lawsuits aim to take away the exemption granted in October to the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious employers allowing them to refuse to cover contraceptives for their employees on moral grounds.