Archive for September 29, 2017

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Questions and Answers on the 'filial correction'

Dr. Jacob Wood, an assistant professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, offers answers on some frequently-asked-questions about... Read more

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Knights of Columbus aid natural disaster victims in Puerto Rico and Mexico

To provide relief after a spate of recent natural disasters, the Knights of Columbus have raised over $2.8 million worth... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope zeroes-in on 'fake news' for next communications day

With social platforms increasingly targeting so-called “fake news,” Pope Francis has decided to weigh-in, dedicating his message for the 2018... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Christian leaders pray for Hugh Hefner, pornography’s victims

Christian leaders in the fight against pornography have called the death of Hugh Hefner “tragic,” while reminding Catholics to take... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the homeless during a Jubilee audience on Nov. 11, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Evangelization is about knowing the human heart

On Friday, Pope Francis said that the work of evangelization belongs to all people, and that the richness found in... Read more

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Angels accompany us on the path to salvation, Pope says

Christians and angels cooperate “together in God’s salvific design,” Pope Francis told Catholics in his morning homily, on the Feast... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

A deeper look at the 'filial correction' of Pope Francis

After Catholic scholars issued what they termed a “filial correction” of Pope Francis, what exactly were their charges and how... Read more

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By JD Flynn

From the editor: Why are the comment boxes gone?

Some readers have noticed that the comment boxes on Catholic News Agency stories have disappeared from our website this week.... Read more

A Puerto Rico National Guard Soldier helps a couple after Hurricane Maria. Photo by Sgt. Jose Ahiram Diaz-Ramos PRNG-PAO.?w=200&h=150

Puerto Rican bishops offer message of hope after hurricanes

The Puerto Rican bishops’ conference issued a message of hope to Puerto Ricans after Hurricanes Irma and Maria destroyed much... Read more