Synod must serve God, says head of Asian bishops
The work of the synod is more than meeting with oral presentations and written reports, but a means to further serve God’s mission, the head of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) s…
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Hungary for the second time, from April 28-30.
Church must be source of hope, not despair, Japan archbishop tells Asian synodal assembly
The Asia continental synod assembly started in Thailand on Friday with a challenge for the Church in
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Lent is a good time to examine ourselves in the light of truth, to let go of distractions like overbooked calendars, and to improve our relationships with God and o…
Housekeeper’s husband officially charged in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
Carlos Medina, the suspect in the murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, was arraigned in state court Wednesday and formally charged with one count of murder and a special allegati…
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
The Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after
Observe Lent with sincerity, cardinal tells faithful
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila has challenged Catholics on Ash Wednesday to observe the season of Lent with sincerity and pure intention.
Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Bishop David O’Connell
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 18 shooting homicide of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) said Monday.
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[REFLECTION] Lent lends life, light and liberation
It is remarkable how words differ even in expressing the same thing. In English it is “Lent” from the Middle Engish “lente” which means “springtime”.
