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Devotion to Mary leads people to Jesus, to helping others, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said. “Let us learn from her to be docile to the inspirations of the…
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Vatican bank head, experts promote faith-consistent investment funds
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic institutions and individuals have hundreds of millions of dollars to invest but have almost no investment funds tailored to ensuring their money goes only to companies that respect Catholic moral and social teaching, said the head of the Vatican bank. In response, Jean-Baptiste de Franssu, president of the Institute for…
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U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly
BALTIMORE – At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted for a Conference treasurer and chairmen for five standing committees. The Conference treasurer also serves as the chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance. All six bishops will serve for one year as chairmen-elect before beginning a three-year…
Devotion to Mary leads people to Jesus, to helping others, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said. “Let us learn from her to be docile to the inspirations of the…
Vatican bank head, experts promote faith-consistent investment funds
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic institutions and individuals have hundreds of millions of dollars to invest but have almost no investment funds tailored to ensuring their money goes only to companies that respect Catholic moral and social teaching, said the head of the Vatican bank. In response, Jean-Baptiste de Franssu, president of the Institute for…
U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly
BALTIMORE – At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted for a Conference treasurer and chairmen for five standing committees. The Conference treasurer also serves as the chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance. All six bishops will serve for one year as chairmen-elect before beginning a three-year…
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Sister Annella Zervas, OSB
BALTIMORE – At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of Sister Annella Zervas, a professed religious of the Order of Saint Benedict. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical…
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber
BALTIMORE – At their November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude A. Barber. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance,…
Vatican, Microsoft unveil AI-generated ‘digital twin’ of St. Peter’s
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Aimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican teamed up with Microsoft and other specialized experts to create a “digital twin” of the church for an immersive and more meaningful…
Pope Francis Appoints Father Artur Bubnevych as Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary
WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Artur Bubnevych, as Bishop of the Byzantine Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary. Bishop-elect Bubnevych is a priest of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix and currently serves as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The appointment was…
Pregnancy Help Centers Ensure That No Woman is Left Alone in Her Own Hour of Need
WASHINGTON – Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. In recognition of their contribution to the common good, and in observance of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, November 11-15, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)…
God’s love also comes through people being kind to each other, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no such thing as people who only take and never give, Pope Francis told a group of visitors experiencing homelessness and volunteers who assist them. “We are all givers and receivers, we all need each other and are called to enrich each other,” he said during a private audience…
As COP 29 Convenes, “Consider the Impact of Climate Change Policies on Poor and Vulnerable”
WASHINGTON – Consider the impact of climate change policies on the poor and vulnerable, said bishop chairmen who lead committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) that address climate policy. The two bishops were joined by the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). In advance of the gathering next week of…