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Christmas spirit in the air as Vatican unveils Nativity scene, tree
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The annual unveiling of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people’s hearts as winter approached. Hundreds of people in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 7 applauded as white curtains unfurled, revealing a 52-foot …
Feast of Immaculate Conception does not get weekend dispensation
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Just last year, Catholics were required to attend separate Masses two days in a row for the Sunday obligation and Monday’s Christmas Mass. Now, they have a similar opportunity this year with the feast of the Immaculate Conception falling on a …
In times of trouble, hold fast to God, Capuchin tells pope
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When storm clouds gather and the Catholic Church is tossed by the scandalous behavior of some of its members, Catholics must repeat what St. Francis of Assisi repeated: "God is and that suffices," the preacher of the papal household told …
Deacon: From wildfires come acts of kindness for those trying to recover
IMAGE: CNS photo/Christina Gray, Catholic San Francisc By Christina Gray SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — Deacon Ray Helgeson left his home in Paradise on the morning of Nov. 8 with his wife, Donna, for daily Mass at the close-knit Butte County town’s only Catholic church. They never arrived. On the short …
Pope revamps Vatican City State structures, laws to boost oversight
By Carol Glatz and Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis approved a new set of laws concerning the structure and governance of Vatican City State in an effort to simplify the many offices and activities of the world’s smallest nation and to boost oversight, transparency and budgetary …
A life built on trust in God is built on solid ground, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are not people of faith in name only, Pope Francis said; they trust in God, base their lives on his truth and seek to act on the teachings of Jesus. People with faith in God have not put …
Pope to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February
IMAGE: CNS photo/Holy See Press Office By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will visit the United Arab Emirates next year, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, the Vatican announced. In a Dec. 6 statement, the Vatican said the pope will "participate in the …
Woman who once assisted with abortions to address March for Life Jan. 18
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jose Luis Aguirre, Catholic San Francisco By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Abby Johnson, who early in her career assisted in carrying out abortions, will be among the speakers during the 2019 March for Life rally Jan. 18 on the National Mall in Washington. Johnson, a one-time Planned …
Prayer is a constant learning experience, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ way of praying to his father throughout his life is a reminder for Christians that prayer is more than asking God for something but is a way of establishing an intimate relationship with him, Pope Francis said. Prayer …
Pope expresses condolences for death of former President Bush
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yuri Gripas, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, sent a telegram to the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …
