Pope brings Gospel of ‘encounter’ to Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (CNS) — Seeing New York for the first time in his 78 years of life, Pope Francis said he knew Madison Square Garden was an important gathering place for sporting events and concerts. For him, it was transformed into a chapel in the heart of the Big Apple.
Pope at 9/11 Memorial: Violence is never impersonal, always brings tears
Honoring both the pain and the strength of the families of those who died at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and drawing on the pools of water that are part of the site’s memorial, Pope Francis spoke about tears and quenching the world’s longing for peace.
U-Mary partners with public university to produce top engineers
The University of Mary is partnering with a state university to produce educated and skilled engineers who will meet the extremely high demand for work in specialized engineering disciplines.
Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN
UNTIED NATIONS (CNA/EWTN News) — On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their agenda, and stressed the need to go beyond policies to concrete solutions in caring for the poor and vulnerable, as well as the environment.
Jesuit presenter discusses battling addiction with faith and 12 steps
Fr. C. Kevin Gillespie, SJ, held his audience spellbound. The more than 200 people who crowded in to hear him were there to learn about addiction.
The Holy Family is our example, says workshop presenter
PHILADELPHIA — Most Catholic homes have a depiction of the Holy Family framed or on a mantle, but their example should extend beyond a sacramental. The Holy Family serves as the example for Catholic families striving for love, joy and holiness in a world fraught with pain and distress.
In New York service, pope offers encouragement to men, women religious
NEW YORK (CNS) — During an Evening Prayer service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Pope Francis thanked the nation’s priests, brothers and women religious for their service and gave particular thanks to women religious saying, “Where would the Church be without you?”
Little Sisters of the Poor get unscheduled visit from Pope Francis
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis made a previously unannounced 15-minute stop Sept. 23 at a Washington residence operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor, where he met with about 45 sisters.
Pointers on learning to forgive and offering forgiveness
PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Daniel Mark, a professor of political science at Villanova University, stood before one of the more crowded breakout sessions at the World Meeting of Families .
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope Francis said Thursday during a visit to Catholic Charities in Washington, D.C.
