Chicago parishes, schools pray for summer of peace, end of gun violence
"Our children deserve to have a safe summer," Fr. Michael Pfleger told the crowd.
Christians should apologize for marginalizing gays, pope says
"I think the church not only must say it is sorry to the gay person it has offended, but also to the poor, to exploited women," Pope Francis said.
Puerto Rico’s debt, humanitarian crises focus of briefing, prayer service
WASHINGTON – A group of religious leaders came together on Capitol Hill June 16 to pray for the people of [...]
Pope hails Colombia peace accord, comments on ‘Brexit’
The decision to leave the EU "was the will expressed by the people," the pope said.
Bishops seek assault weapons ban, say civilians don’t need them
Two U.S. church leaders called for a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons, saying they have no place in the hands of civilians.
Too many couples do not understand marriage is for life, pope says
Attitudes toward marriage are influenced strongly by social expectations, the pope said.
‘God is here to grieve with us,’ says priest aiding grieving families
ORLANDO – Fr. Jorge Torres admits he has shed a lot of tears since June 12. Lucyvette Padro kisses [...]
Pope offers prayers as pan-Orthodox council opens on Crete
As the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church opened with only 10 of the 14 Orthodox churches represented, Pope Francis offered his prayers.
With record-high temperatures, volunteers help keep the vulnerable safe
As triple-digit temperatures hit the desert Southwest, charities are working overtime to keep homeless and vulnerable people safe.
Colombia is moving toward peace, but issues remain
After decades of war, Colombia is moving rapidly toward peace, said Archbishop Luis Castro Quiroga.