WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Department of Migration and Refugee Services, in collaboration with the National Association of Evangelicals, World Relief, and the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote. “He heals our wounds so that we can love each other as brothers and sisters,” he said in the text he prepared…
WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George J. Lucas, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and has appointed Bishop Michael G. McGovern of Belleville, as his successor. The…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote. “Indeed, with his mercy, God transforms us inwardly, he changes our heart,” he said in a message to…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing “slight improvements” in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said. The 88-year-old pope,…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. The…