South of Paris, woman prays for longtime friend injured at Bataclan
"Even if sometimes I have doubts, faith helps me see things with more peace and hope. It also makes me see that those who did these crimes must have lacked a lot of love," she said.
Cardinal: Catholic identity is caring witness, not defensive ideology
The cardinal's comments came ahead of a Nov. 18-21 Congregation for Catholic Education which expects some 2,500 people focused on reinvigorating the church's commitment to education and responding to the many challenges facing its mission.
Nothing can justify terrorist attacks, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “This is not human,” Pope Francis said after a night of terror in Paris left more than 120 people dead and more than 200 people injured. As French authorities investigated the almost simultaneous attacks Nov. 13 on at least six different sites — inside a concert hall, outside a soccer stadium, and at four cafes and restaurants — Pope Francis spoke briefly Nov. 14 with the television station of the Italian bishops’ conference.
If airstrikes against Islamic State end, what is Canada’s Mideast role?
For two major Catholic agencies based in Canada, the Liberal government's decision to stop airstrikes against Islamic State positions in the Middle East begs the question: How must Canada act in that region?
André House community spends three days celebrating three decades
Rooted in prayer and community, André House’s anniversary weekend featured opening and closing Masses, community meals, individual honors and a forum discussion among guests and volunteers aimed at examining the ministry’s impact on both sides of the soup kitchen’s serving line.
Mexican foreign minister confirms pope to visit capital, three states
Pope Francis will visit Mexico City, along with the states of Chihuahua and Chiapas — on the northern and southern borders respectively — and Michoacan in western Mexico during his February 2016 travels, an official confirmed.
Annual Night of Hope showcases need for tuition assistance
Lisbeth Maldonado, a senior at Xavier College Preparatory, had to work two jobs to help finance her Catholic school education and support her family. Now with tuition assistance, she’s able cut back.
Pray and work: Benedictine uses motto to help people in northern Kenya
This has become a more than 10-year mantra for a Benedictine priest's time with one of the smallest ethnic tribes in Kenya. His efforts have estavlished a parish, installed a town's water system and take care of the poor.
Church salutes veterans via Mass, community efforts
The diocesan Red, White and Blue Mass Nov. 8 marked the Church’s signature effort to honor veterans and service personnel who bravely stepped up for war and peacetime duty.
Pope calls for end to economic exploitation, power-hungry church
A divine Christ reflects a very human gaze of humility and selflessness, and he insists his disciples follow the beatitudes like he did, the pope said.
