Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 24 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced. “Grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who, motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity,” attend Mass or other prayer services for the […]

Religious leaders must inspire humanity to renounce violence, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world urgently needs dialogue that promotes a culture of peace and nonviolence, and concrete efforts aimed toward that end, Pope Francis said. “This dialogue must invite all people to reject violence in every form, including violence done to the environment. Sadly too, there are those who continue to abuse religion […]

Pope asks Mary, Queen of Peace, to end war in Ukraine and everywhere

ROME (CNS) — After setting white flowers at a statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, Pope Francis prayed the rosary and asked Mary to intercede to bring peace to Ukraine and to every place in the world torn by violent conflict. Pope Francis usually ends the month of May, traditionally dedicated to Mary, by leading […]

Religious leaders must inspire humanity to renounce violence, pope says

ROME — The world urgently needs dialogue that promotes a culture of peace and nonviolence, and concrete efforts aimed toward that end, Pope Francis said. “This dialogue must invite all people to reject violence in every form, including violence done to the environment. Sadly too, there are those who continue to abuse religion by using […]