Articles by Courtney Mares
Pope Francis laments that tons of food is thrown away as people starve
Oct 16, 2020 / 13:00 pmIn a video message for World Food Day, Pope Francis expressed concern that tons of food is being thrown away while people continue to die for lack of food.
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 unveils Marian logo
Oct 16, 2020 / 08:00 amWorld Youth Day Lisbon launched its website and unveiled its logo Friday as Portugal prepares to host the world’s largest gathering of Catholic young people in August 2023.
Cardinal tells diplomats: 11 million Syrians need humanitarian aid
Oct 15, 2020 / 12:00 pmThe apostolic nuncio to Syria met with diplomats accredited to the Vatican Thursday to inform them that an estimated 11 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance.
US embassy to Vatican highlights risk of ‘human trafficking crisis’ amid pandemic
Oct 15, 2020 / 05:35 amOnline exploitation of victims of human trafficking has increased amid the coronavirus pandemic, experts warned at a U.S. Embassy to the Holy See event Oct. 14.
Public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb extended as pilgrims flock to Assisi
Oct 14, 2020 / 12:00 pmThe Diocese of Assisi announced Wednesday that the period of public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been extended until Oct. 19 due to the number of people who wish to pray at his tomb.
Pope Francis urges laity to ‘take a step forward’ in evangelization
Oct 14, 2020 / 06:00 amPope Francis called for the laity to “take a step forward” in carrying out the Church’s mission of evangelization in a preface to a book written by an Italian bishop.
Pope Francis prays for people affected by California wildfires
Oct 11, 2020 / 09:30 amPope Francis expressed his concern Sunday for people suffering from the effects of wildfires in California and South America.
Pope Francis says Blessed Carlo Acutis is a model for young people to put God first
Oct 11, 2020 / 06:00 amPope Francis said Sunday that the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis provides a witness for young people that true happiness is found when one puts God first.
Pope Francis calls for 'integral ecology' in TED Climate Countdown video
Oct 11, 2020 / 04:30 amPope Francis sent a video message to the TED Countdown summit on climate change Saturday explaining how a more “integral ecology” can help the poor.
Beatification of Carlo Acutis: The first millennial to be declared Blessed
Oct 10, 2020 / 08:46 amWith the beatification of Carlo Acutis in Assisi Saturday, the Catholic Church now has its first “Blessed” who loved Super Mario, Pokémon, and above all the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
South Korea proposes new law allowing abortion up to 14 weeks
Oct 8, 2020 / 12:00 pmSouth Korea’s National Assembly is considering a proposal to allow abortion up to 14 weeks as the deadline approaches to revise the country’s abortion law.
Slain Catholic priest awarded Italy’s highest honor for civil valor
Oct 8, 2020 / 04:00 amThe president of Italy conferred the highest honor for civil valor Wednesday upon Fr. Roberto Malgesini, a priest who was stabbed to death near Lake Como last month.
Carlo Acutis loved the homeless, St. Francis of Assisi, and souls in purgatory
Oct 7, 2020 / 10:50 amAhead of Carlo Acutis’ beatification this week, people who knew the young computer programmer shared their memories of his love for the poor.
Pope Francis: Rediscover the beauty of the rosary
Oct 7, 2020 / 03:45 amPope Francis invited Catholics to rediscover the beauty of the rosary prayer this month, encouraging people to carry a rosary with them in their pockets.
Chinese bishop resigns as deadline for renewing Vatican deal nears
Oct 6, 2020 / 11:00 amAhead of the expected renewal of the Vatican-China deal this month, the former underground bishop of Mindong has announced his complete resignation from public life.
Pope Francis: Business management requires fair and clear conduct, not corruption
Oct 5, 2020 / 04:30 amPope Francis told a group of investment bankers Monday that fair conduct and transparency are essential in the field of finance.
Vatican official tells UN: Women deserve better than abortion
Oct 2, 2020 / 08:00 amA female Vatican official told the United Nations Thursday that resources that could be invested in basic healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation for impoverished women are instead allotted to reproductive health and “so-called new rights.”
Catholic diocese in Vietnam builds new seminary amid rising vocations
Oct 2, 2020 / 05:00 amA diocese in northern Vietnam is expanding its seminary in response to an increasing number of priestly vocations.
Tomb of Carlo Acutis is opened for veneration ahead of beatification
Oct 1, 2020 / 08:00 amThe tomb of Venerable Carlo Acutis was opened for public veneration Thursday ahead of the computer-programming teen’s beatification.
Vatican diplomats: ‘political correctness’ is hindering religious freedom
Oct 1, 2020 / 05:00 amWhile the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the Church to speak out about human rights abuses in China this week, the Vatican’s top diplomats chose to focus their remarks at the same conference on an area of agreement with the current U.S. administration: the necessity of protecting freedom of conscience and religious voices in the public square.