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‘Ad limina’ is time for profession of faith, hope, love, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In front of the tomb of St. Peter, where they solemnly chanted the Creed in Latin, the bishops of New England contemplated the call and mission of the apostle, and how the Lord calls them as well. The bishops, …
Blind seminarian in Oregon ‘sees’ beyond external trappings
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Scott, Catholic By Katie Scott ST. BENEDICT, Ore. (CNS) — Although Tony Del Castillo cannot see, a friend’s question years ago helped him perceive people with clarity and to look beyond an individual’s quirks, foibles and facades. "God used her to open up my eyes in a …
Celebrating Mass in catacombs, pope recalls all persecuted Christians
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — In what he said was his first visit to the catacombs, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the feast of All Souls with special words of remembrance for Catholics who still today must worship in secret. The website of the Catacombs …
Question of Faith: Why is Jesus Called the Bridegroom?
Question: In the Scriptures, why is Jesus referred to as the bridegroom, and what is the theological meaning pf the term? Answer: Each of us is made for union with God, but we do not always live up to this calling. Unlike us, God is faithful and He desires to …
Pray for the dead, gain indulgences for them, cardinal urges Catholics
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The early November feasts of All Saints and All Souls are reminders that God’s church exists both on earth and in heaven and that all the faithful, living and dead, can and should pray for each other, a top …
Synod document: New ministries can serve evangelization in Amazon
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To proclaim the Gospel message of hope, the Catholic Church in the Amazon must open new paths of evangelization in the region, including by instituting new ministries for lay men and women, the Synod of Bishops said. The …
Path to women deacons opened by Pope Benedict, Brazilian bishop says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A change to the Code of Canon Law made by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 provides a canonical path to allow the ordination of women deacons, a Brazilian bishop said. Speaking to journalists at a synod press briefing …
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2019
Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World Dear Brothers and Sisters, For the month of October 2019, I have asked that the whole Church revive her missionary awareness and commitment as we commemorate the centenary of the Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud of Pope Benedict XV …
Safe injection sites for drug addicts ‘a form of euthanasia,’ priest says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gina Christian, catholicphilly.com By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Safe injection sites are "a form of euthanasia," according to a Philadelphia priest who has spent almost 50 years ministering to those suffering from addiction. Officials are seeking to make Philadelphia the first U.S. city to open a safe …
Inadequate formation a factor in lack of vocations, bishops say at synod
IMAGE: CNS Photo/Paul Jeffrey By Barbara J. Fraser VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Existing formation programs are not preparing priests and other pastoral workers to be leaders in a church with an Amazonian and indigenous face, according to bishops participating in the synod for the Amazon. "It’s not the same to …