IASI, Romania -- Pope Francis ended his second day in Romania with a festive meeting with young people and families that encapsulated his message of fostering dialogue between younger and older generations.
Pope Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox
By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News AgencyBUCHAREST (CNA) -- In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union of Christians as demonstrated in the first words of the Pater noster.
Pope Francis urges Romanian leaders to care for country's poor
By Junno Arocho EstevesBUCHAREST, Romania -- Pope Francis told Romanian leaders a country's success is measured by how it treats and cares for its most vulnerable citizens. especially the poor and disadvantaged.
Cardinal Farrell: Church must promote pastoral approach to human life
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- To fight a throwaway culture that pressures women to view abortion as the only alternative to a difficult pregnancy, the Catholic Church must be ready to assist, accompany and care for expectant mothers and their families, said U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell.
Martyred Romanian bishops symbolize church's 'resurrection from darkness'
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News ServiceWARSAW, Poland - A cardinal incarcerated for 18 years after refusing to abandon his church and a bishop thrown in an unmarked grave after starving to death in an "extermination prison" are among seven communist-era martyrs who will be beatified by Pope Francis during his upcoming visit to Romania.
Pope advances sainthood causes, including Brazil's 'Mother Teresa'
By Jeff Grant, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of four men and four women, including Blessed Dulce Lopes Pontes, the "Mother Teresa" of Brazil.
Pope applauds beatification of Argentine martyrs
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Pope Francis applauded the beatification of four Argentine martyrs -- a bishop, two priests and a layman -- who were murdered early in the country's seven-year long "Dirty War."
An architect’s quest for ‘transcendence’
By Bishop Robert BarronThough I reside in Santa Barbara, I am in Los Angeles a good deal for meetings and other events. When I’m in the city, I like to walk the downtown neighbourhood. My favourite building to look at while I’m on these strolls is the Walt Disney Concert Hall, home base of the L.A. Philharmonic and the creation of Canadian Frank Gehry, probably the best-known architect in the world.
St. André church moving toward reality
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterBarely two weeks into a capital campaign to raise funds for the Archdiocese of Toronto’s newest church — named after Canada’s newest saint — about $150,000 has been collected, raising hopes shovels will be in the ground by the end of 2020.
South Sudan's Christian leaders say papal kiss is message of Easter
By Fredrick Nzwili, Catholic News ServiceNAIROBI, Kenya - Pope Francis' surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country's Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message.
Mission stays true to message
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterThe National Catholic Mission has seen some changes over its 20 years, but there’s one constant that’s been key to making it a success.