Thinking you are holier than others is form of self-worship, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Spiritual arrogance” — thinking one is holier or better than others — is a temptation everyone faces and is a form of self-worship, Pope Francis said….
Vatican, China renew agreement on appointing bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying it is committed to “respectful dialogue” with China’s communist government and to “fostering the mission of the Catholic Church and the good of the Chinese…
Vatican II was ‘necessary,’ retired pope writes to U.S. conference
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Second Vatican Council was “not only meaningful, but necessary,” retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter to a conference about his theological work at…
Catholic media must be in communion with pope, cardinal tells EWTN
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Media outlets that identify as Catholic must live “in a spirit of communion” with the pope, especially at a time of “overly dramatic debates, also within…
Academy for Life president defends appointment of economist
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Convinced that poverty, inequality and economic systems are killing millions of people each year and threatening the dignity of many more people, Pope Francis appointed an…
Pope: Seeing God at work in small things helps one recognize God’s call
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reviewing one’s life is an essential step in discerning God’s call because it helps one see places where God was at work, even in small things,…
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the church to grow in “synodality,” Pope Francis announced…
Love, solidarity must be part of plan to end hunger, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Success in eradicating hunger will require acts of love and solidarity, not just carefully planned and executed international programs, Pope Francis said. “This requires, first of…
