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Church leaders condemn new vandalism at two Christian sites in Jerusalem
IMAGE: CNS photo/Courtesy Dormition Abbey By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) — Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the vandalism of two Christian sites next to the Old City. Because of their age, 16 and 15, authorities released few details about the incidents in which anti-Christian slogans in Hebrew were …
A jealous heart is an ugly, tormented heart, pope says at morning Mass
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jealousy and envy are ugly sins that grow like weeds in one’s heart, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. A heart that is envious is not only tormented, but can even “lead one to kill,” the pope said Jan. 21 during …
Death row jubilee: Sister Prejean joins event for pilgrimage workers
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Professional pilgrimage planners and those who regularly receive or accompany pilgrims set off on their own Year of Mercy pilgrimage in late January. Most had experience working with pilgrims to Lourdes, Fatima, the Vatican and World Youth Days. But one …
Chicago’s bitter cold doesn’t stop march against ‘culture of death’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — Dana Mentgen donned six layers of clothing and made the trek downtown to Chicago’s Federal Plaza Jan. 17 because he felt it was important to witness for life against the “culture of death.” “I think the majority …
Don’t be afraid to show concern, fight poverty, pope tells global leaders
IMAGE: CNS photo/Adam Warzawa, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t be afraid of acting fairly and compassionately toward the poor, Pope Francis said in a written message to global business leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. And do not let the sweeping innovations in …
No one is excluded from the mercy of God, pope says at audience
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christians are called to work together in order to be a visible sign that God’s mercy excludes no one, Pope Francis said during his general audience Jan. 20. The pope reflected on the theme of …
With new initiative, Knights aim to work more closely with parishes
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Liz O’Connor LEVITTOWN, Pa. (CNS) — The Knights of Columbus has announced an initiative designed to bring the Knights into closer cooperation with parishes. Changes were noted in an address delivered by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson in November to a San Antonio meeting …
Pope to migrants: Do not be robbed of hope, joy of living
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Welcoming thousands of migrants and refugees to the Vatican for their own Year of Mercy celebration, Pope Francis urged them to resist everything that would rob them of hope and joy. “Each of you is the bearer of a history, culture and …
Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as pope visits synagogue
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — While the Catholic Church affirms that salvation comes through Jesus, it also recognizes that God is faithful and has not revoked his covenant with the Jewish people, Pope Francis said. Interrupted repeatedly with applause at Rome’s main synagogue Jan. 17, the …
Anglican leaders sanction Episcopalians over same-sex marriage
IMAGE: CNS photo/Toby Melville, Reuters By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Because of the U.S. Episcopal Church’s moves to unilaterally change canon law to allow same-sex marriage, Anglican leaders voted to suspend Episcopalians from positions representing the Anglican Communion and from participating in some Anglican bodies. Primates meeting in …