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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God offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, pope says
ROME (CNS) — While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers…
Dare to be free, walk away from stagnation, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During Lent, people of faith come together to recognize their sins, which…
A true parish welcomes everyone, pope says
An authentic Christian community knows how to sincerely and joyfully welcome everyone: Catholics, non-Catholics and people…
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in U.S., archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Catholics are called to stand together by reaching out to their…
‘Disarm’ language and build kindness this Lent, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released Pope Leo XIV’s message for Lent, which begins Ash…
Scripture offers nourishment in world of empty words, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV…
Church can help sports by flexing values, strengthening human dignity, Pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina were about…
Pope Leo adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St. John Henry…
Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV praised consecrated men and women for going to the…
Lack of faith, especially among youth, should spur evangelization, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The increasing number of people who do not see the Gospel as…