OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us pray for the cry of the earth. If we took the planet’s temperature, it would tell us that the earth has a fever. And it is sick, just like anyone who’s sick. Are we listening to this pain?” (from Pope Francis’ prayer intention video, “For the Cry of the […]
Parishes embrace call to care for creation
By Anna Dougherty OSV News ARLINGTON, Texas — On a balmy day in Arlington, Carol Stilley walked through a garden created by members of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Bees traveled from flower to flower as stems stretched their leaves up to catch the morning sun. When Stilley looked above her, five monarch butterflies fluttered […]
Pope Francis condemns rejection of migrants
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Working to turn migrants away from the prospect of peace and security in a new country is “a grave sin,” Pope Francis said. “It needs to be said clearly: There are those who systematically work by all means to drive away migrants, and this, when done […]
Pope to tackle wide range of issues on 4-nation trip
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts. Visiting four nations Sept. 2-13, the 87-year-old pope will be making the longest trip of his pontificate, both in terms of distance covered and days away from […]
Faithful must work to defend democracy, pope says
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics are called to be active participants in political life and be a force against the decline of democracy worldwide, Pope Francis said. “In today’s world, democracy — let’s be honest — is not in good health,” the pope told some 1,200 participants at an event […]
Talk story: Stewardship for land, others is integral to our faith
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” (Pope Francis’ message, “Hope and Act with Creation,” for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) The intense summer heat and extreme weather we […]
Creation must be cared for, not preyed upon, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being obedient to God’s commandment and spirit of love can radically change attitudes and actions to convert people from “predators” of natural resources to “tillers” of God’s great garden of planet Earth, Pope Francis said. “The earth is entrusted to our care, yet continues to belong […]
Talk story: Share your love, joy and presence with the sick
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We pray that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.” (Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2024: For the pastoral care of […]
Pope Francis praises comedians in lighthearted audience
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early-morning audience, late-night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.” “We’re in this beautiful, beautiful space in the Vatican and for some reason they’ve […]
Gretchen R. Crowe: Pope offered fresh clarity in interview
Commentary In one of the memorable early moments of his pontificate, Pope Francis told millions of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day to “Hagan lio!” or “Make a mess!” Some might say that, over the years, he has (more than?) occasionally followed his own advice, especially when holding a microphone […]
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