By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On a cloudy, damp morning, Pope Francis’ voice echoed in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica: “Open the gates of justice.” With […]
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Heads of states at the U.N. climate change conference in Paris must do everything possible to mitigate the effects of both climate […]
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said his Bible is old, beat up and worth more to him than anything money can buy. “If you saw my […]
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis planned the Year of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door, he did not mean to give the starting […]
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CNS) — San Bernardino Bishop Gerald R. Barnes urged people to pray for unity and healing after the mass shooting in San Bernardino Dec. 2 that left […]
This week’s issue covers the Jubilee Year of Mercy to help prepare the faithful for upcoming events. Listen Now
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Missionary spirit is manifested by preaching love, humanity and faith through one’s witness and not through proselytism, Pope Francis said. Faith in […]
By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — Many people have Thanksgiving weekend traditions — football, Black Friday shopping and special time with family. For the past 23 years, Catholic Youth Organization […]
St. John the Evangelist to inaugurate Nocturnal Adoration Society GOSHEN — The solemn vigil of inauguration of the Nocturnal Adoration Society will take place at St. John the Evangelist in […]
Holy Doors to open for the Jubilee Year of Mercy FORT WAYNE —The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend announced that, in accordance with Pope Francis, three symbolic Holy Doors will […]
On December 8th, the Church throughout the world will celebrate the opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Pope Francis chose this date because December 8, 2015 marks the 50th […]
IN A NUTSHELL If all holy years are alike, each holy year is unique, for each one takes place in unique times. Certainly, Pope Francis describes the Year of Mercy […]
