God’s tenderness can soften the hardest hearts, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s compassion can change the rigid hearts of those who use his law to condemn others, Pope Francis said. A person with a hardened, “pagan heart does not allow the Spirit to enter” and often relies on his or her own strength and intellect rather than understanding God’s will through humility,
Catholic leaders: Papal trip was blessing for Christian, Muslim Egyptians
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Pope Francis’ historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims. “The pope’s visit was a big blessing to the Egyptians, both Muslims and Christians. It boosted the morale of the Egyptian people, especially
True faith means loving others to the extreme, pope tells Egypt’s Catholics
CAIRO (CNS) — The only kind of fanaticism that is acceptable to God is being fanatical about loving and helping others, Pope Francis said on his final day in Egypt. “True faith,” he told Catholics, “makes us more charitable, more merciful, more honest and more humane. It moves our hearts to love everyone without counting
Pope: U.S., North Korea need diplomatic solution to escalating tensions
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CAIRO (CNS) — A diplomatic solution must be found to the escalating tension between North Korea and the United States, Pope Francis told journalists. “The path (to take) is the path of negotiation, the path of a diplomatic solution,” he said when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to
Church needs missionaries, not ‘clericalized’ laity, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs laypeople with a missionary spirit, which means Catholics do not have to try to force members into a vocation that is the Holy Spirit’s to give, Pope Francis said. The temptation to impose a vocation on laypeople as some kind of validation of their service in the
Cardinal Dolan slams DNC pledge to support only pro-abortion candidates
WASHINGTON (CNS) — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan described the recent pledge from the Democratic National Committee’s chair to support only pro-abortion candidates “disturbing” and “intolerant.” The cardinal, who is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged members of the Democratic party to “challenge their leadership to recant
Marriage Encounter Commissions New Leaders
The CNMI Chapter of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter is pleased to commission Gonzalo & Linda Pangelinan as the new Leadership Couple for our Community. Chris & Ann Aguilar, the Regional Ecclesial Couple from Region 12 visited from San Jose, California to conduct the Discernment and Commissioning Ceremony. Also present was His Excellency Ryan P. Jimenez,
