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'Simple, not silly': Children's questions become book by Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Children may say the darnedest things, but when it comes to questions about faith they can make even the most learned parents and priests pause. "These are tough," Pope Francis said when presented with questions from 30 children from around the world. Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, who went through the questions with the pope...

Don't be afraid to show concern, fight poverty, pope tells global leaders

[caption id="attachment_15204" align="alignright" width="250"] Homeless and the needy receive free meals on Christmas Eve in Gdansk, Poland. Pope Francis urged global business leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20 to act fairly and compassionately toward poor people. (CNS photo/Adam Warzawa, EPA) See POPE-DAVOS-E...

Pope recognizes miracle needed to declare Mother Teresa a saint

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS)

Vatican reform of marriage annulments now in effect

Process simplified as "Year of Mercy" begins Pope Francis has reformed the procedure for declaring the nullity of marriages. His Apostolic Letter (Mitus Iudex Dominus Jesus) established the new procedures which began on December 8th, the same day that the Pope opened the Holy Doors declaring a ?Year of Mercy.? Here in the Diocese of Cleveland, Bi...

Pope Francis: The church needs this Holy Year of Mercy

[caption id="attachment_14852" align="alignright" width="222"] Pope Francis presents a rose at an icon of Mary and the child Jesus as he begins his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 9. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) See POPE-AUDIENCE-WHY-MERCY Dec. 9, 2015.[/caption] VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Catholic Church needs the extraordinar...

Nothing can justify terrorist attacks, pope says

By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Using God's name to try to justify violence and murder is "blasphemy," Pope Francis said Nov. 15 speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris. "Such barbarity leaves us dismayed and we ask ourselves how the human heart can plan and carry out such horrible events," the pope said after...

Pope Francis to Parents: Take the Smartphones off the Dinner Table

It can save your family life and your children's ability to relate VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has advised parents not to allow smartphones at the dinner table, to help restore a sense of family togetherness and to teach their children about the importance of relationships. In his weekly catechesis in St. Peter?s Square, the pope said that