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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. The 87-year-old pope, the press office said, would be resting as “a precautionary measure” in view of his scheduled trip Sept. 26-29 to Luxembourg and Belgium. The pope had returned…
WASHINGTON – “Everyone who needs help should receive help.” This is the simple message that underscores the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign. The campaign was launched in 2023 through the efforts of the chairmen of two committees in response to growing concerns in mental and behavioral health to raise awareness among Catholics nationwide on the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Maybe it is a sign of aging, Pope Francis said, but he is increasingly concerned about what kind of world he and his peers will leave for younger generations — and the prognosis is not good. “This isn’t pessimism,” the pope told about two dozen representatives of popular movements and grassroots…
WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church observes the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the last Sunday of September each year. Leading up to September 29, the Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Migration Week (September 23-29), calling attention to the challenges confronting migrants and refugees, from their country of origin to…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. “This does not imply a declaration of the supernatural character of the phenomenon,” nor does it mean that…
WASHINGTON – “Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, gives us the fullness of life,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington in his statement inviting Catholics to commemorate Respect Life Month with “a revival of prayer and action.” “{Jesus} calls each of us to respect that gift of life in every human person. While we…