Archive for November 13, 2017

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border

After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Be missionary disciples of Christ, apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops

On the opening day of the US bishops' plenary assembly, Archbishop Christophe Pierre addressed the gathering, encouraging them to prioritize... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Youth ministry must reflect young people’s diversity, US cardinal says

Young people are not a singular mass, and ministry to them must reflect their diversity, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Cardinal DiNardo: Amid division, we must look to the God who unites

Witnessing to the Gospel is the simple but fundamental call for people of faith who live in trying times, Cardinal... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez speaks at the North American College in Rome, May 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

US bishops to issue statement on need for immigration reform

As the conclusion of a lengthy discussion on migration, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops decided Monday to draft a... Read more

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US bishops: Fighting racism is a long-term battle – but a critical one

Dialogue to foster conversion of hearts is the goal of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, said the... Read more