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Migrants and refugees: men and women in search of peace

The following is a message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the celebration of the 51st world day of peace, Jan. 1, 2018. Heartfelt good wishes for peace Peace to all […]

News briefs for Dec. 24, 2017

Bishops condemn selling of Nigerians into slavery in Libya LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — A trio of Nigerian bishops condemned the enslavement of Nigerians who traveled to Libya for work, calling […]

Holy Cross priest, founder of Rosary Crusade one step closer to sainthood

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, and St. John Paul II’s mentor, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski. The pope approved the […]

God does not lead us into temptation, Satan does, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Italian and English translations of the “Our Father” can give believers the wrong impression that God can and does lead people into temptation, Pope Francis […]

Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God’s compassion

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, […]

News Briefs: December 17, 2017

Pope names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis picked a longtime ally to lead the world’s largest archdiocese, where many professing the Catholic […]

Bishop lays out policies for ‘morally acceptable’ tax reform

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a new letter to members of Congress, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, outlined a sweeping package of changes in pending tax reform legislation to […]

Iowa priest honored for heroism as chaplain at Pearl Harbor

By Dan Russo DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — Relatives of the first chaplain to die in World War II accepted the Silver Star on his behalf 76 years to the day […]

Vatican renews call for peace, negotiated solution on Jerusalem

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following days of violence and backlash after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the Vatican appealed for “wisdom and […]

‘Crowning jewel’ of national shrine — Trinity Dome Mosaic — dedicated

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The overflowing congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception hardly needed reminding to raise their “eyes to the heavens” during a dedication […]

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Mideast Christian leaders to Trump: Jerusalem move could have dire results

JERUSALEM (CNS) — In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire […]

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News Briefs: December 10, 2017

Bill allowing houses of worship to receive federal disaster aid advanced by panel WASHINGTON (CNS) — Legal language allowing houses of worship to receive federal disaster assistance was advanced out […]