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Share the Gospel with joy, pope tells Indonesia’s churchworkers

By Parish Admin

JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS) — The Christian call to share the Gospel is not about trying to win converts at all costs, but about living in a way that exudes Christian joy and always treats others with respect, Pope Francis told churchworkers in Indonesia. “Proclaiming the Gospel does not mean imposing our faith or placing it…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee Releases Resource Kit on Hispanic/Latino Communities and Ministries

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – To help illustrate the profound impact of the Hispanic/Latino community within the Catholic Church in the United States, a resource has been developed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church. The document is part of the implementation of the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry…

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Michael R. Cote of Norwich and Appoints Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne as Apostolic Administrator Sede Vacante

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Norwich. At the same time, he has appointed the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne of Hartford, as the Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Diocese of Norwich. The resignation and appointment…

Pope arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation tour

By Parish Admin

JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS) — Pope Francis landed in Jakarta after a 13-hour flight from Rome and was greeted by the religious affairs minister of Indonesia and two children in traditional dress who offered him flowers. After such a long flight, the pope was scheduled to take the remainder of Sept. 3 to rest and try…

Pope sets off on longest trip of his pontificate

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ROME (CNS) — Traveling on an ITA Airways plane, Pope Francis set off on the longest foreign trip of his papacy. The plane carrying the pope, top Vatican officials and about 75 journalists took off from Rome’s Fiumicino airport Sept. 2 on what was scheduled to be a 13-hour flight to Jakarta, Indonesia, the first…