VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God’s grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn, Pope Leo XIV said. “Around us, a distorted economy tries to…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Neumann, Bishop [In the Dioceses of the United States] Reading 1 1 John 3:22–4:6 Beloved:We receive from him whatever we ask,because we keep his commandments and do what…
WASHINGTON – Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Friday, January 16. In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers over nine successive days, and…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5. Archbishop…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After praying the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV said he was following the developments in Venezuela with “deep concern,” in light of the United States’ military operation that led to the…
Reading I Numbers 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites.Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you!…