Catholic News Service Archives

Pastoral against racism is starting conversations, healing, bishops told

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 14, 2019

One year after the U.S. bishops approved their pastoral letter against racism, the document is hardly just sitting on a shelf but is the basis for listening sessions in dioceses around the country and is an educational tool for individuals, schools and parishes, the bishops were told Nov. 13.

Minority mission: Pope to encourage Thailand’s small Catholic community

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Nov 14, 2019

The theme of Pope Francis’s visit to Thailand is focused on mission, but in the Asian country where Catholics are a tiny minority, that mission is less about proclamation and more about witness, service and dialogue.

Tone somber at prayer vigil for those facing execution in weeks ahead

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 14, 2019

Nearly 100 people were bathed in light as they gathered for a prayer vigil at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute, not far from the Federal Correctional Complex. Despite the lights and bright glow, the tone was heavy and somber. They were gathered to pray for the federal death-row inmates and all those affected by their pending executions scheduled for December and January at the prison.

Pope to students: Don’t be afraid of truth, never settle for mediocrity

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Nov 14, 2019

Pope Francis told students never to be afraid of their desire for truth and never settle for mediocrity.

Cardinal urges New York bishops to find solace in St. Peter’s example

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Nov 14, 2019

With rumors swirling around about two of their members, the bishops of New York state reached the centerpiece of their “ad limina” pilgrimage to Rome: the tomb of St. Peter.

Pope, Anglican archbishop affirm desire to visit South Sudan together

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Nov 13, 2019

Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, said they would travel together to South Sudan if the country’s leaders fulfill their promise to form a transitional government by late February.