Mercy, patience at heart of ‘The Joy of Love’
VATICAN CITY — The same mercy and patience essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose [...]
Immigrants who have found safe refuge in U.S. long for peace in homeland
PHILADELPHIA – As debate continues in Europe and the United States about admitting immigrants and refugees from the Middle East [...]
Religion must be key part of foreign policy, says Madeleine Albright
WASHINGTON – Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state, said she grew up in a generation that was taught to [...]
Syrian Christian families who fled to Europe begin to return home
VATICAN CITY – Hundreds of Christian families are returning to Sadad, Syria, more than two years after their city was [...]
Help end death penalty, debt burden, war, pope tells activists
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis urged additional support in abolishing the death penalty worldwide and eradicating the external debt of [...]
Less than 1 percent of Central American kids granted asylum in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Less than 1 percent of Central American children apprehended by Mexican immigration officials are able to [...]
Cardinal: Document on family develops doctrine, doesn’t change it
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis' document on the family reflects an "organic development" of church teaching and doctrine, said Vienna [...]
Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling
VATICAN CITY – The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to [...]
Catholic institutions join amicus brief supporting Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON – Citing a moral obligation to care for the natural world and all inhabitants of the earth, 30 Catholic [...]
Young people take faith to the streets, share God’s mercy with community
JAMAICA, N.Y. – With joyous song, dance and prayer, nearly 500 members of the Jornada movement came together as one [...]