Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Making room for Christ: Sharing the gift of peace

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Office for Social Ministry “When the fragility of others penetrates our hearts, when their pain shatters our rigid certainties, then peace has already begun.” (Pope Leo XIV, Christmas Day homily) Reflecting upon that peaceful night of the very first Christmas, we often think of the humble stable where Jesus was born. We can picture the […]

Pope Leo XIV thanks priests, urges commitment to synodality

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople and collaborating with them, Pope Leo XIV said. “The ministry of the priest must move beyond the model […]

Talk story: Recognizing God in our midst this Christmas season

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Office for Social Ministry “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (Jn 1:14) The season of Advent invites us to slow down, look a little closer and reflect on the many ways God shows up today in our world. Christmas isn’t about grandeur or perfection — it’s about the miracle of God […]

Papal panel rejects ordination of women to diaconate

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted against the possibility of ordaining women deacons while also supporting more study on the issue. The panel also expressed hope that women’s access to other ministries would be expanded. Pope Francis established the […]

Christmas carols are a ‘divine gift’ for all, pope says

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the deepest movements of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said after listening, clapping and singing along at the Vatican Christmas concert with the poor. “As the melodies touched […]

Pope gives thanks, calls for respect in first overseas trip

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV began his first papal trip speaking of dialogue, peace and thanksgiving — referring to both the holiday and his own gratitude. On the plane to Turkey Nov. 27, he wished a Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans among the 80 journalists traveling with him […]

Talk story: This holiday season, stand with marginalized

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Office for Social Ministry “The Church supports your just struggles for land, housing and work. Like my predecessor Francis, I believe that just ways begin from the ground up, from the periphery toward the center.” (Pope Leo XIV, address to the World Meeting of Popular Movements, Oct. 23) As this Jubilee Year nears its close, […]

Pope Leo’s Middle East trip to focus on dialogue, peace

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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2. The Vatican released the itinerary for Pope Leo’s first foreign trip Oct. […]

Pope, King Charles III share historic prayer in Sistine Chapel

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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel. According to Buckingham Palace, it was the first time since the Reformation in the early 16th […]

Talk story: Live our love by caring for the poor

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Office for Social Ministry “I have loved you.” (Pope Leo XIV, “Dilexi Te”) When Pope Leo XIV signed his apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te” — “I have loved you” — on Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, he extended a heartfelt invitation for all to rediscover the very heart of the Gospel by […]