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Pope denounces ‘homicidal madness’ after attacks in Berlin, Ankara
IMAGE: CNS photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Expressing his condolences to victims and their families, Pope Francis called for an end to terrorism following a string of deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara. Similar to an attack with a truck that took place in …
Pope names first woman to head Vatican Museums
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has chosen, for the first time, a woman to head the Vatican Museums. Barbara Jatta, 54, is an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, who had been serving as vice-director of the museums since June. The Vatican …
CRS board chair wants to share agency’s work more widely among Catholics
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The humanitarian work of Catholic Relief Services and its partner agencies directed toward refugees in the Middle East deserves far more attention than it has received and Maronite Bishop Gregory J. Mansour says it’s time Catholics in the pew know …
Political divides now seen in ‘Merry Christmas’ vs. ‘Happy Holidays’
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — What’s in a name? Plenty, apparently depending on your political persuasion. A report issued Dec. 19 by the Public Religion Research Institute indicates that Democrats and Republicans differ even on what they want cash-register clerks to say in December. Asked, “Do you think stores …
Jerusalem archbishop: Mideast Christians suffer but keep faith strong
IMAGE: CNS photo/Debbie Hill By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) — Except for specific incidents in Egypt and one in Libya, Christians in the Middle East are suffering the same fate as their fellow citizens, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, told media in response to …
Homeless, prisoners among pope’s birthday well-wishers
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout via EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People from around the world, especially the poor and the homeless, had a chance to send their good wishes for Pope Francis’ 80th birthday. Eight homeless people — two women and six men — made …
Put aside ideology and work to rebuild Aleppo, say Catholic leaders
By Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT (CNS) — Mideast Catholic leaders are urging people to put aside ideology and blame and work to rebuild the city of Aleppo, Syria. “The world is divided. Each one is accusing the other,” said Syrian-born Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham. “Between the superpowers bickering, a …
Pope Francis to visit Fatima in May 2017
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paulo Chunho, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Portugal in 2017 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions of Fatima. The pope, who accepted the invitation made by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the …
‘Who is waiting for you?’ Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ben Nelms By Alicia Ambrosio VANCOUVER, British Columbia (CNS) — Two figures dressed as Mary and Joseph made their way down the center aisle of Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral. At various points, they stopped and asked a parishioner playing the part of an innkeeper for a place to …
USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jorge Duenes, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is establishing a working group charged with developing spiritual, pastoral and policy advocacy support for immigrants and refugees. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, USCCB president, has named members of the working group, with the …