Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with…
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Life must be defended in a world wounded by warfare, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be…
Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Once a young teenager wearing a cap and gown for his eighth-grade…
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched their first…
God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says
ROME (CNS) — Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo…
Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God’s house simply beautiful
Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the…
Jesus is close by, just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people
ROME (CNS) — Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true…
Vatican hosted its own mini Paralympics half a century before Games’ official start
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than 50 years before the first Paralympic Games were held in…
Church can teach what’s at stake when nations choose war, not peace, cardinal says
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNS) — In a fractured world threatened by war, Christians can strengthen their bonds…
In the face of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says
ROME (CNS) — Life is a journey that requires trust and reliance on Jesus, who sometimes…
U.S. visitors’ office saw big uptick in serving pilgrims during 2025
ROME (CNS) — The Jubilee Year, the death of Pope Francis and the unexpected election of…