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Narrow gate of mercy difficult to enter with bloated pride, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Giorgio Onorati, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “narrow gate” to salvation described by Jesus isn’t narrow because God is oppressive, but because pride bloats Christians and prevents them from entering God’s merciful embrace, Pope Francis said. Christians “must seize the opportunities of salvation” …
With sign, high school sends message students must solve own problems
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aprille Hanson, Arkansas Catholic By Malea Hargett LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) — As the first week of school began at Catholic High School in Little Rock, a sign placed on the school office door is being discussed by national radio hosts, the media and parents. The boys school …
Dialogue key in building communion with others, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Roman Pilipey, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must never tire of seeking dialogue with others in order to promote mutual respect and forgiveness among people with different experiences and opinions, a Vatican official wrote on behalf of Pope Francis. In a message sent …
Bishop headed to Vatican, will miss ‘beautiful people, culture’ of Dallas
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rebecca Kirstin Patton, The Texas Catholic By David Sedeno DALLAS (CNS) — The importance of the vocation of marriage and the family is at the core for the future of not only the Catholic Church, but of society, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas said at a news …
Order of Malta Lebanon Camp: seeing the face of God in the disabled
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Sandra Fayad, Order of Malta Lebanon By Doreen Abi Raad CHABROUH, Lebanon (CNS) — In a pristine mountain setting in Lebanon, a female volunteer gently takes hold of the hands of Mohammed, a disabled adult who has trouble communicating. She gazes into his eyes — still shaded …
‘Ben-Hur’ remake stresses reconciliation theme, producer Downey says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s been 57 years since the last film version of “Ben-Hur” hit movie theaters. That alone is, for most Hollywood types, reason enough for a remake. But when the husband-and-wife team of Roma Downey and Mark …
Violence in Milwaukee unrest ‘a self-inflicted wound,’ says archbishop
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aaron P. Bernstein, Reuters By MILWAUKEE (CNS) — Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee called the violence that broke out in the city as part of protests over the fatal police shooting of an African-American man “a self-inflicted wound.” “Violence is never tolerated. Protests are certainly the right …
Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity, family, life
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy The Texas Catholic By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas to head the Vatican’s new office for laity, family and life. The Dublin-born bishop will celebrate his 69th birthday Sept. 2, the day after the new Vatican …
Pope: Jesus’ compassion is a call to service, not a vague sentiment
IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ compassion toward people in need is not a vague sentiment, but a calling for Christians to bring that same compassion to others, Pope Francis said. By miraculously feeding thousands of people, Jesus made an act “of …
Black women faced racism in pursuing religious vocations, says speaker
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin By Andrew Nelson ATLANTA (CNS) — Black women desiring to serve a life devoted to the Catholic faith were not welcomed by religious communities with anti-black acceptance requirements from the early 19th century to the middle of the 20th century, said historian Shannen Dee …