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Indigenous bring needed diversity of expression to synod, speakers say
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People in Western countries need to see the different cultural expressions of faith that exist in other parts of the world, said some participants at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon. Panelists attending a Vatican briefing Oct. 7 …
Don’t fear what is new, Cardinal Hummes says, introducing synod topics
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Barbara J. Fraser VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With its mandate to seek "new pathways for the church and for an integral ecology," the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon follows Pope Francis’ call for the church to move forward without fear, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes …
Justice is ‘a divine characteristic’ of God, archbishop says at Red Mass
IMAGE: CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Addressing a congregation that included Supreme Court justices and law students attending the Oct. 6 Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory encouraged those involved in law to reflect …
Synod is a time to listen, discern, not despise, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is a time of reflection, dialogue and listening to the needs and sufferings of indigenous people, Pope Francis said. "The Holy Spirit is the primary actor in the synod. Please, do …
UPDATE: Fear, status quo smother fire of God’s love, pope says at synod Mass
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s mission in the world is to spread the fire of God’s love and must not be limited to the "’ordinary maintenance’ of those who already know the Gospel," Pope Francis said. Celebrating the opening Mass …
Pope to cardinals: Loving, loyal service requires feeling God’s love
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a ceremony to create 13 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded new and old members of the College of Cardinals how much their ministry and service depends on their realizing how much God loves them and has been compassionate …
Catholics can offer calming voice in a time of fiery political debates
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics — clergy, religious and laypeople in the pews — can utilize the values of their faith to overcome the increasing fiery rhetoric emerging because of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions, several Catholic observers said. While watching …
Imelda stirs up painful memories of Harvey as Houston church floods again
IMAGE: CNS photo/James Ramos, Texas Catholic Herald By James Ramos HUFFMAN, Texas (CNS) — The damp odor in his now-empty office. The din of dozens of ventilation fans blasting air at max speed. The slashing sound of saws tearing apart drywall. The dark, murky water still standing on roadsides. The …
On feast of St. Francis, pope joins Amazonians to plant tree at Vatican
IMAGE: REUTERS By Barbara J. Fraser VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis joined Amazonian church workers and indigenous people Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, to plant a tree in the Vatican Gardens. He also consecrated the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon to St. Francis. The …
Dallas’ Bishop Burns says forgiveness in court was act of Christian love
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tom Fox pool via Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Dallas bishop said that the public forgiveness offered by the brother of a murder victim toward the person who killed him was "an incredible example of Christian love." Bishop Edward J. Burns, who heads of the …