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Pope prays for dialogue, reconciliation, peace in Ukraine

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and peace in a letter marking the 1,000th day since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. “May the Lord comfort our hearts and strengthen the hope that, while gathering every tear shed and holding all accountable,…

Dioceses should commemorate their own saints each year, pope says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Starting in the Holy Year 2025, local churches worldwide will annually honor the saints, blesseds and other holy figures connected to their communities, Pope Francis announced. “It seems important to me that all particular churches commemorate their saints and blesseds on a single date, as well as the venerables and servants…

The poor cannot keep waiting for justice, solidarity, pope says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said. “Christian hope, fulfilled in Jesus and realized in his kingdom, needs us and our commitment, needs our faith expressed in works of charity, needs Christians…

Chinese cardinal calls for ‘sinicization’ of church in China

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ROME (CNS) — Like Father Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary known for his efforts to bridge Christianity and Chinese culture, the Catholic Church today must engage in dialogue with the ruling and intellectual class of China to present Christianity in a way that does not threaten the country’s culture, a Chinese cardinal said. Speaking…

“We Stand in Firm Solidarity with Our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters”

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WASHINGTON – “Together, we must speak out on behalf of the ‘huddled masses yearning to breathe free’ and ask our government to provide fair and humane treatment for our beloved immigrant brothers and sisters.” In solidarity with immigrants, Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the…