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Unity is first sign of true Christian witness, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church gives an authentic witness of God’s love for all men and women only when it fosters the grace of unity and communion, Pope Francis said. Unity is part of "the DNA of the Christian community," …
Fr. Augustus Tolton, former African American slave, advances toward sainthood
By Courtney Grogan Vatican City, Jun 12, 2019 / 05:03 am (CNA).- Fr. Augustus Tolton advanced along the path to sainthood Wednesday, making the runaway slave-turned-priest one step closer to being the first black American saint. Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of Fr. Tolton June 12 making him “venerable” …
Response to church abuse crisis looms large at bishops’ spring meeting
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE (CNS) — At the start of the June 11-13 spring assembly of the U.S. bishops in Baltimore, it was clear the bishops had a task at hand: to respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the church. Several speakers addressing the group …
Cesareo repeats call for greater lay involvement as church tackles abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Dennis Sadowski BALTIMORE (CNS) — National Review Board chairman Francesco Cesareo offered the U.S. bishops meeting in Baltimore a series of recommendations that he said will strengthen the church’s response to the ongoing clergy sexual abuse crisis. The recommendations made June 11 during the U.S. …
Proposed protocol outlines restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — If a credible accusation of sexual misconduct has been reported against a retired bishop, his successor may act to limit the retired bishop’s scope of ministry, including the celebration of the sacraments and the right to be buried in the …
Vatican bank reports decreased profits in 2018
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Institute for the Works of Religion, often referred to as the Vatican bank, made a profit of 17.5 million euros (about US$19.8 million) in 2018, just over half the profit reported in the previous year, according …
Christians are called to serve, not use others, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians who use others, rather than serve others, greatly harm the church, Pope Francis said. Christ’s instructions to his disciples to "cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and drive out demons" are the path to "a …
More than a century later, Sagrada Familia gets building permit
Barcelona, Spain, Jun 10, 2019 / 04:01 pm (CNA).- After 137 years of ongoing construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia received a building permit Friday. Construction on the basilica is expected to be completed in 2026. Architect Antoni Gaudí began his work on Sagrada Familia in 1883, and in 1914 stopped all …
Former NBA referee makes spiritual call to be permanent deacon
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Philadelphia By Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — If 30 years ago anyone told Steve Javie he would become a permanent deacon, he probably would have said, "No way." Sure, he came from a solid Catholic family with Mass every Sunday, confession every two weeks need …
Gender ideology is opposed to faith, reason, Vatican office says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic schools must help parents teach young people that biological sex and gender are naturally fixed at birth and part of God’s plan for creation, said the Congregation for Catholic Education. In a document published June 10, the congregation …