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Pope, USCCB president pray for victims of Egyptian mosque attack
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mohamed Soliman, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayer for the victims of a bombing at a mosque in Egypt’s northern Sinai region. Addressing thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said he received news of the …
Pope meets generals after brief welcome by children in Myanmar
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — Greeted by two dozen children wearing traditional attire and by the nation’s bishops, Pope Francis arrived in Myanmar Nov. 27 for a four-day visit. The arrival ceremony at the Yangon airport was brief and led by an envoy of the …
Update: Build peace by welcoming migrants, refugees, pope says in message
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Exploiting a fear of migrants and refugees for political gain increases the possibility of violence and discrimination and does nothing to build a culture of peace, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2018. “Those who, for what may be …
Sister shares heartbreaking story to lead youths closer to God
IMAGE: CNS photo/Natalie Hoefer, The Criterion By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — It wasn’t the story that the 20,000 Catholic youths were expecting to hear from a religious sister. And the audience of young people inside Lucas Oil Stadium on the morning of Nov. 17 became more quiet and riveted …
Pope adds meetings, including with general, to Myanmar itinerary
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lynn Bo Bo, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Accepting suggestions by Myanmar’s cardinal, Pope Francis has added two private meetings to the schedule for his visit to the country: one with religious leaders and the other with the commander of the military, who wields great …
At Mass, Jesus seeks to bring others with him to salvation, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said. “This is …
To experience one of the holiest Christian sites, head to Washington
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rebecca Hale, National By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the nation’s capital, a $15 museum ticket and pair of 3-D glasses is the passport Christian pilgrims and others need to experience what may be the holiest site in Christianity. Employing state-of-the-art technology, the National Geographic Museum in …
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
IMAGE: CNS photo/James Akena, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made no secret of what he thinks is the motivating force behind the wars and conflicts underway across the globe. “The powerful, some of the powerful, profit from the production of arms and they …
Protection urged for nation’s ‘vulnerable,’ especially migrants, refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the nation made preparations to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed gratitude for “the gift of immigrants and refugees to the country,” but also appealed for their protection. “As we do every year, …
Youth urged to remember they’re ‘beloved children of God, called by name’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Natalie Hoefer, The Criterion By Natalie Hoefer INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — The sound of more than 20,000 teens screaming and singing along with racuous music of Christian hip-hop band TobyMac was loud. The sound of the same number of youths in silent prayer was deafening. These external and internal …