Articles by Ann Schneible
Pope condemns beheading of Egyptian Christians, says blood 'cries out to be heard'
Feb 16, 2015 / 10:45 amPope Francis mourned the 21 Egyptian Christians beheaded by the Islamic State, calling them martyrs that “belong to all Christians.”
Pope Francis' call to new cardinals: be captivated by truth
Feb 14, 2015 / 09:20 amPope Francis welcomed the Catholic Church’s newest cardinals on Saturday, encouraging them to center themselves in Jesus Christ as they lead the faithful in patience, justice, and docility to the Holy Spirit.
Three countries will be represented in College of Cardinals for first time
Feb 13, 2015 / 00:08 amThe different cultures represented by bishops who will be created cardinals this weekend demonstrate the Church's universality, thereby enriching the College of Cardinals, says the prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy
Feb 12, 2015 / 00:24 amDuring his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who perished in the Mediterranean Sea this week.
Two years into retirement, the legacy of Father Benedict endures
Feb 11, 2015 / 12:00 pmTwo years to the day since Pope Benedict XVI told the world of his historic decision to step down from the papal office, those impacted by his pontificate say that his legacy is still burning bright.
Pope Francis hopes to invigorate Philadelphia Church in US visit
Feb 10, 2015 / 08:55 amWith preparations for the World Meeting of Families well underway, Pope Francis has told Archbishop Charles Chaput he hopes his visit will inspire joy and confidence in the Church of Philadelphia.
If you care about God's handiwork you'll protect nature, Pope says
Feb 9, 2015 / 16:23 pmSet to finish his encyclical on the environment next month, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass at the Vatican on Monday that Christians who fail to safeguard nature do not care about God's handiwork.
Parish dedicated to Rome's poor gets a visit from Pope Francis
Feb 8, 2015 / 12:01 pmPope Francis traveled in the eastern outskirts of Rome on Sunday afternoon to hear confessions and say Mass at a parish known for its commitment to the city's poor and the marginalized.
Pope Francis' tough words against horrors of human trafficking
Feb 8, 2015 / 10:37 amPope Francis marked the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking by calling on governments to remove this “shameful wound” which has no place in “civil society.”
Pray – don't speculate – about the Vatican family synod, say novena organizers
Feb 6, 2015 / 04:02 amAmid concern over whether or not October's Synod on the Family will protect the Church's teaching on marriage, one lay initiative is calling upon Catholics to put their words to better use – and pray.
Consecrated life without sacrifice is a 'caricature,' Pope Francis says
Feb 2, 2015 / 15:24 pmPope Francis warned consecrated men and women against reducing their religious live to a “caricature,” calling them to instead embrace a life of obedience, which in turn leads to wisdom.
Heroes amid a haunted past: Pope meets, praises Lithuania's bishops
Feb 2, 2015 / 14:49 pmPope Francis praised Lithuania's bishops for their courage in a nation marked by both a history of persecution against the Church as well as modern threats of secularism and relativism.
Humanity cannot exist without farmers, says Pope
Jan 31, 2015 / 12:00 pmPope Francis told farmers on Saturday that in a world marked by wastefulness and extreme climate change, they have the important vocation of caring for the earth and providing for all of humanity.
Archbishops Chaput, Gomez confirmed participants in Synod on the Family
Jan 31, 2015 / 11:32 amThe Vatican has confirmed the participation of 48 delegates chosen by bishops' conferences to take part in this year's Synod on the Family. Included on the list are all those elected by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Woman bishop challenges future of Anglican-Catholic dialogue
Jan 30, 2015 / 15:04 pmWhile the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop presents significant challenges in bringing Catholics and Anglicans into “closer communion,” ecumenical leaders say the door to dialogue remains open.
Women are irreplaceable in passing on the faith, Pope says
Jan 26, 2015 / 14:12 pmWomen in the family have a crucial role in transmitting the faith from one generation to the next, said Pope Francis during morning Mass for the feast of saints Timothy and Titus.
Christian unity demands encounter – not theory, says Pope
Jan 25, 2015 / 15:37 pmMore than “theoretical discussions,” what unites Christians is encounter, and a willingness to “challenge one another,” said Pope Francis as he marked the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
As Ukraine violence continues, Pope renews call for dialogue
Jan 25, 2015 / 12:35 pmDuring his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis decried the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine, and later called on Christians to pray for unity with one another.
Pope Francis decries Charlie Hebdo motivated attacks in Niger
Jan 21, 2015 / 15:50 pmPope Francis condemned deadly protests in Niger during which dozens of churches were torched over the weekend, stressing that religious motives do not justify violence.
Big families bring hope – not poverty, says Pope
Jan 21, 2015 / 11:18 amPope Francis has rejected the “simplistic” belief that large families are among the causes of poverty, stressing that economic systems which create a culture of waste are to blame.