If there is a conflict between the Catholic understanding of how the world operates and that of some people in the scientific community, it is not a conflict over science per se but over the assumptions that people bring to scientific thought. A basic element of the scientific method is parsimony. This means that one
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI 2 Sm 7, 1-5. 8b-12. 14a. 16 Un tinaitai ginin i sigundu na Lepblun Samuel Anai sumåga i Rai as David gi palasyon-ña, ya i Saina nina’libri gui’ ginin i inimigu-ña ginin todu i bånda, ilek-ña nu i prufeta as Nathan, “Estegui’ na sumåsaga yu’ gi un guma’ ni mafa’tinas ginin i
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must be strong and let go of all the bitterness and negativity that prevent them from experiencing God’s consolation and joy, Pope Francis said. “So many times, we cling to what’s negative, we hold on to the wound of sin inside of us, and many times, the preference is to
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just like a plant needs sun and nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sustenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said. “How can we carry out the Gospel without drawing the energy needed to do it, one Sunday after another, from the limitless
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the years since its 1959 dedication, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has had three main architectural focal points: on the exterior, its Great Dome and Knights Tower over the northeast Washington skyline, and in the interior, its dramatic Christ in Majesty Mosaic behind the main altar.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis encouraged a wide variety Catholic organizations to work together to defend human dignity and promote the full integral development of all people. “I encourage you to work always in a spirit of communion and cooperation with other Catholic NGOs and with the representatives of the Holy See as an
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which mirrored that of the indigenous people of the time, is a sign of Mary’s closeness to those who are marginalized, Pope Francis said. Like St. Juan Diego, who felt of no importance at being chosen by Mary because of his indigenous heritage, marginalized
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before Christmas, the Vatican plans to launch its new multimedia communications website, although the Vatican Radio and Vatican Television Center sites will stay accessible as archives. Msgr. Dario Vigano, prefect of the Secretariat for Communication, announced Dec. 13 that the new site — vaticannews.va — would be launched in beta form
