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Jubilee inspires, renews Catholics working in media, pilgrims say

By Parish Admin

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the early morning sun crept up over the horizon, a warm rosy glow washed over the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica — the destination for thousands of pilgrims one chilly January morning. More than 10,000 people from 138 countries had signed up to take part in the Jan. 24-26 Jubilee…

Pope to media: Share hope, build community, shun aggressiveness

By Parish Admin

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis urged communicators to use their platforms to inspire hope by avoiding aggressive language and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes others. “I dream of a communication capable of making us fellow travelers, walking alongside our brothers and sisters and encouraging them to hope in these troubled times,” the pope wrote in…

Guiding souls: Jubilee volunteers lead pilgrims across Holy Door

By Parish Admin

ROME (CNS) — Before the millions of pilgrims expected to come to Rome during the Holy Year 2025 cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, they will be met by smiling faces and lime green jackets. Jubilee volunteers of all ages and nationalities have become a mainstay along the boulevard leading up to…

“Human Dignity is Not Dependent on a Person’s Citizenship or Immigration Status”

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – The following statement was issued in response to action taken by the Trump Administration rescinding guidance related to “protected areas” in immigration enforcement.  “Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies, and the Church’s other social service ministries work daily to feed, house, heal, educate, and meet people’s needs in communities across our nation. Through…

Protecting Innocent Babies from Infanticide is Necessary, Common-sense Legislation, says Bishop Thomas

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.21), while the Senate failed to overcome the 60-vote procedural threshold for its version (S.6). “The House of Representatives took decisive action to protect innocent babies from infanticide,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the U.S.…

Be not afraid, because God is always near, pope says

By Parish Admin

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful throughout their lives and through all their challenges, Pope Francis said. “God says ‘Do not be afraid’ to Abraham, Isaac” and many others in the Bible, but “he says it to us, too. ‘Be not afraid,’…