WASHINGTON (CNS) — Within two years of becoming pope, Pope Francis now has an effect named after him. This “Francis…
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Church leaders dismayed with Canadian court ruling on assisted suicide
By Catholic News Service OTTAWA, Ontario — Canadian church leaders and advocates for the disabled reacted with dismay when the…
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Tears often are only correct response to suffering, pope tells youths
By Cindy Wooden MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — The realities of life described by young people, especially the tearful question of…
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Exuberant crowds greet pope in unofficial welcome to Philippines
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Although it was not called a welcoming ceremony, Pope Francis…
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Pope says he would ‘never close the door’ on talks with Islamic State
By Cindy Wooden ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM STRASBOURG, France (CNS) — Pope Francis said he would “never close the…
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