Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, Pope Leo asks children
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked children to pray in front of their Nativity scenes this Christmas and, especially, to pray “that…
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Troubled students find people who care at Christmastime
CALGARY (CCN) — Located in an industrial strip mall and known for educating students who have experienced incarceration, trafficking, gang life, addiction, poverty or…
Rather than chasing productivity, turn to God to resolve restlessness, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In today’s fast-paced world with pressures for results and efficiency, Pope Leo XIV said many have been stripped of their…
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as winter sets in
GAZA CITY — Despite a two-month ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid flowing into the territory, humanitarian crises…
Palestinian Christians: The birth of Jesus is cause for hope
Pope Leo, Israeli president speak by phone about Sydney attack, peace in Gaza
Archbishop assures Jewish community of ‘abiding solidarity’
Pope condemns ‘antisemitic violence,’ ‘terrorist massacre’ in Sydney
Ukraine wary of war, seeking peace
Pope tells reporters dialogue is always the answer to tense situations
Choose the way of peace, pope says as he leaves Lebanon
Pope Leo encourages priests to share responsibilities with laity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople…
Catholicity and democracy
“Democracy” is one of the most frequently invoked yet least understood words in contemporary politics. It is used to praise, warn, accuse and moralize.…