Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

People must confront their evil desires, acknowledge their need for God’s mercy

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God handed down his commandments not for people to hypocritically follow the letter of the law with a proud and righteous heart, but for people to recognize the truth of their weaknesses and acknowledge their need for help, healing and salvation, Pope Francis said. “Blessed are […]

Pope names organizing committee for abuse conference in February

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis named U.S. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago to be part of the organizing committee preparing for a meeting of the world’s bishops’ conferences and representatives of religious orders to address the abuse and protection of minors. The Feb. 21-24 Vatican meeting is not […]

Consumerism is enemy of generosity, pope says

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The desire to spend vast amounts on shopping and needless extravagances can prevent Christians from being generous with others, Pope Francis said. “Consumerism is a great disease today. I am not saying that we all do this, no. But consumerism, spending more than we need, […]

World need cloistered nuns’ total dedication to prayer

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked people to give thanks to God for the gift of so many men and women living a cloistered life of total dedication to prayer. “May these communities not lack affection, closeness and support,” including material support, from the entire church, he said, marking […]

Closing of synod, Pope apologizes to young people who have felt ignored by church

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Speaking on behalf of all adult Catholics, Pope Francis formally closed the Synod of Bishops by asking young people for forgiveness. “Forgive us if often we have not listened to you; if, instead of opening our hearts, we have filled your ears. As Christ’s church, we […]

For many, Archbishop Romero’s canonization a dream come true

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By Melissa Vida and Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ROME — For many pilgrims from El Salvador and for many Catholics who focus on the tie between faith and justice, waiting for the canonization of St. Oscar Romero was an exercise in patience. The declaration of the sainthood of the Salvadoran archbishop, who was […]

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation as Washington archbishop

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By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as archbishop of Washington but did not name a successor. When the pope’s decision was announced Oct. 12, the Archdiocese of Washington released a letter from Pope Francis to the cardinal, making clear his support for Cardinal […]

Pope to Chinese Catholics: Time to heal, restore unity, evangelize

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The recent Vatican-China agreement on the nomination of bishops seeks the true good of the church, the promotion of preaching the Gospel in China and the re-establishment of the church’s full and visible unity, Pope Francis said in a message to Catholics in China and worldwide. […]