Before the coronavirus pandemic halted all public audiences at the Vatican, Pope Francis met members of the Vatican City State court and spoke of the Vatican’s “commitment to fight illegality in the field of finance at the international level.”
Conversion is an ongoing process that relies on God’s endless patience and grace, Pope Francis said.
The U.S. Catholic Church’s observance of October as Respect Life Month “is a time to focus on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee.
A day after Pope Francis gave a general audience talk on the principle of “subsidiarity,” women religious from around the world launched a campaign illustrating the principle, which emphasizes local involvement in decision-making, listening to people’s real needs and adapting programs to meet those needs.
The world will not overcome the current crisis if only big businesses, financial institutions and the powerful have a voice, Pope Francis said.
The U.S. bishops’ quadrennial document on political responsibility, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” has been widely embraced and shared by dioceses hoping to inject wisdom and clarity into the run-up to the November general election.
Sr. Diane Perales, Mother Superior of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Therese, recently visited the Diocese of Superior where three of her sisters have begun ministering to Hispanic communities.
After retiring from the U.S. Army – along with years as an active duty soldier – Claire Zajac still felt that itch to serve.
As St. Anthony’s Parish in Lake Nebagamon broke ground for a new church building, the longstanding and firm faith foundation of its parishioners was tangible.
In connection with an academic project of mine, I’ve recently been poring over the book of Exodus and numerous commentaries thereupon.