VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Those serving the Holy See can serve its mission best by striving to live a holy life in conformity to Christ, Pope Leo XIV said. The fruitfulness of the church, he said, “is realized in the lives of her members to the extent that they relive, ‘in miniature,’ what the Mother…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family. “The Spirit breaks down barriers and tears down the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the eve of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would help Catholic lay associations, movements and communities live the Gospel before trying to preach it and would be a force for unity in the church and in the world. “In a divided and troubled world, the Holy…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With their specific forms of prayer, outreach or emphasis both the long-established groups of Catholic laypeople as well as the newer movements and communities are called to contribute to the unity and mission of the church, Pope Leo XIV said. “Unity and mission are two essential aspects of the church’s life…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection has released the 2024 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The report is based on the audit findings of StoneBridge Business Partners, a consulting firm which provides…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hopes to deliver a “Universal Guidelines Framework for Safeguarding” to Pope Leo XIV later this year, the commission said. The guidelines “seek to inspire a true conversion of heart in every leader and pastoral agent in the church, ensuring that safeguarding becomes not…