Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George is preparing to undergo a new round of chemotherapy to address "current signs of activity of cancer cells surrounding his right kidney," according to a March 7 announcement by the Chicago Archdiocese.The cardinal has met with his medical team, which recom
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The People’s Pope: A popular Pope Francis raises expectations for change
Despite the pope’s immense popularity, there is little evidence of a “Francis effect.”
James Martin, S.J., on ‘Jesus’: ‘Life-changing’ Jerusalem trip was cornerstone for new book
Life-changing Jerusalem trip “informed and deepened the book in a way I never anticipated.”
Francis: No Doctrinal Changes, But More Flexibility: Pope suggests church could tolerate some civil unions
Pope suggests the church could tolerate some types of nonmarital civil unions.
Ukrainian Churches Urge Peace …: … as war clouds gather over Crimea
Archbishop calls for “human and diplomatic solidarity” as war clouds gather over Crimea.
Nuns in Central African Republic ‘Generally Safe’: As Seleka militia retreat, reports of killing, rape, robbery follow
Catholic church leaders in the Central African Republic said they believe European nuns working in the country are "generally safe," after reports of rape by retreating armed groups."We've heard about acts of rape by various armed groups, and we've deplored them," said Ms
Bishops Should Be Men of Prayer, Not CEOs : Pope Francis urges evangelization by example of self-sacrifice
Pope Francis said bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives, but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks."We don't need a manager, the CEO of a business, nor someone who shares our pettiness or low aspirations," the pope s
South Sudan Ceasefire Crumbles in Malakal: City abandoned as bodies are left in the street
While worldwide attention has focused on Ukraine tensions or searched for signs of hope in Syrian peace negotiations in Geneva, conditions in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, have deteriorated rapidly. A ceasefire signed on Jan. 23 that seemed to offer a chance for a peaceful resolution
Tacloban Typhoon Recovery Slow: Residents confront the future after the storm
Residents of communities devastated by the storm confront a difficult future.
Christian Tag Team Pushes Immigration Reform: Catholic and Evangelical leaders in joint letter to Congress
In a joint letter to members of Congress, Catholic bishops and evangelical leaders pleaded for "common sense fixes to our immigration policies" by passing legislation this year.In the Feb. 26 letter, 11 bishops and half a dozen evangelical leaders said that as religious leaders, "we l
