VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians have a moral obligation to show God’s care for all those who are marginalized, especially migrants and refugees, Pope Francis said. “This loving care for the less privileged is presented as a characteristic trait of the God of Israel and is likewise required, as a moral duty, of all those
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide, but hypocrisy, political correctness and ignorance prevent the international community from implementing a comprehensive response to pervasive violence against them, said speakers at a U.N. event Sept. 27. The participants in a high-level panel discussion said 80% of people killed because of their
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Robots making human workers obsolete and artificially intelligent computers wreaking havoc on democratic debates are just some of the threats humanity faces in the increasingly digital future, Pope Francis said. “If mankind’s so-called technological progress were to become an enemy of the common good, this would lead to an unfortunate regression,
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations and benefactors, to get involved and help an international network of women religious in the fight against human trafficking. He praised the many institutes of consecrated life that already have supported their members working on prevention,
Someone shared with me the story about a school teacher who was holding five apples in one hand and five oranges on the other then asked his students; “ What do I have in my hands? One student quickly replied; “ Five apples and five oranges”. Another said; “ Ten fruits Sir”. But little Jimmy
We islanders are not going to let a bit of flooding get in the way of a good time. So on the morning of Sunday September 15th when, about fifteen minutes before Karidat’s first “Our Lady of Karidat Fundraiser Luncheon” was scheduled to begin, the streets of Garapan started to overfill from rainfall accumulation of
We were still children when we were baptized. Though we received the gift and the grace of the sacrament of baptism, we do not fully understand what we received. The seed of faith was entrusted to our parents and godparents. It was through the Sacrament of Confirmation that the baptismal grace is confirmed and strengthened.
“There’s water on the table. Feel free to stand and get one if you are thirsty. The restroom is over there if you need.” This was how Pope Francis started his audience with the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC), welcoming them in his private library at the Apostolic Palace. He was
“Remain close to the people!” This was the message of Pope Francis to Bishop Ryan and the Church of Saipan regarding the CW issue that haunts the Northern Marianas’ immigrants for years now. One of the things that Bishop Ryan shared with Pope Francis during their private audience last Monday, was the plight of many
Heavenly Father, when your only begotten Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead, he commissioned his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations” and you remind us that through our Baptism we are made sharers in the mission of the Church. Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be courageous
