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Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring. The viral video of him yanking his right hand away from a string of about 17 people coming up to him one-by-one during a trip to …
Pope praises service of Italian missionary sister in Africa
IMAGE: CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis presented the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross to an elderly Italian missionary sister who dedicated her life to caring for mothers as a midwife in Congo, delivering more than 3,000 babies. Presenting the honor to …
Amid the many challenges along Camino, God ‘quietly working,’ says pilgrim
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Billy Hinnenkamp By Joe Ruff ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — For years, Annie Hinnenkamp of St. John the Baptist in New Brighton wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. The 26-year-old finally got the chance in June 2018, walking 513 miles on the famous pilgrimage …
Two auxiliaries for U.S. military archdiocese ordained at national shrine
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Jacob Comello WASHINGTON (CNS) — Waves of eager chatter filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Then, a triumphant organ chord pierced the air and the procession began. Knights of Columbus in neat sashes, priests and bishops in pristine …
Founder, editorial staff of Vatican women’s magazine resign
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Claiming a lack of support for open dialogue and for an editorial line run by women, the director and editorial staff of a Vatican women’s magazine have resigned. But the editor of L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, which …
Women in Amazon take more prominent role in environmental protection
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In indigenous Kichwa communities, women like Patricia Gualinga have traditionally taken on the role of wife, mother and cultivator of the crops that families use to survive in Ecuador’s Amazonian region of Sarayaku. In recent years, however, as corporations and …
Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to understand their vocation and remain faithful to it. …
Prayer, dialogue, enthusiasm are key to making good choices, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Santiago By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes time for young people to make an important decision in life, if the possibilities do not create excitement and trepidation, "it’s better to go to bed" and think about it some other time, Pope …
Pope accepts resignation of embattled Chilean cardinal
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country. The pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, the Vatican announced March …
Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone
IMAGE: CNS photo/Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As an immediate sign of his concern and an encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive …