Pope to B’nai B’rith leaders: Remembering atrocities is antidote to evil
ROME — People must help one another and counteract the temptation of evil that deceives them into thinking conflict can be resolved by violence and war, Pope Francis told a delegation from B’nai B’rith International. “It is good, then, that we should help one another, because in each one of us, in every religious tradition […]
Pope encourages Cursillo members to build unity, share Gospel
ROME — Members of the Cursillo movement are called to share their experience of faith and God’s love by building up the unity of the Catholic Church and showing others the joy of faith, Pope Francis said. Meeting May 28 with some 2,400 Italian members of the movement, gathered for a “National Ultreya” as they […]
German federal court mulls bid to remove antisemitic relic
BERLIN — A German federal court on Monday mulled a Jewish man’s bid to force the removal of a 700-year-old antisemitic statue from a church where Martin Luther once preached, and said it will deliver its verdict in the long-running dispute next month. The “Judensau,” or “Jew pig,” sculpture on the Town Church in Wittenberg […]
Pope to visit Congo, make ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan in July
ROME — Despite ongoing knee pain and trouble walking, Pope Francis will travel to Congo and South Sudan as planned July 2-7, the Vatican confirmed May 28. Peace, unity and reconciliation are the chief themes of the trips to both African nations, which are rich in natural resources but have been torn apart by violence […]
21 new cardinals announced, and why it matters: Last Week in the Church with John Allen Jr.
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What the Visitation Tells Us About ‘Devout Christians’ Who Support Abortion
Signe Scheel, “The Visitation,” 1906 The details revealed in the Gospel of Luke expose the lie of ‘devout Christians’ who nevertheless advocate ‘choice.’
On the Feast of the Visitation: Appreciating Mary in a New Way
Giotto, “The Visitation,” ca. 1310 Denise Bossert’s ‘The Gifts of the Visitation’ is a great read for the feast of the Visitation, or for a transformative reflection any time of the year.
Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
Pope Francis attends the funeral Mass of Cardinal Angelo Sodano in St. Peter’s Basilica, May 31, 2022. / Vatican Media. Vatican City, May 31, 2022 / 06:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Tuesday attended the funeral Mass of the former Vatican Secreta… […]
Who are we, and where are we going?
When freshmen come to the campus of the University of Mary for the first time to register for classes, I sometimes tell them an old legend of a rabbi from Capernaum of Galilee in Roman times. With apologies to all the real rabbis in the room who actually know how to tell stories, here’s my […]
Homosexuals appear to be replacing Christians in the conservative movement
The question then becomes: are Christian conservatives welcome in these institutions, or has there been a great replacement? Read More