Author Archives: Cindy Wooden

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God’s divine mercy for all men and women, retired Pope Benedict XVI said … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has expressed his hope that the post-pandemic world would be marked by more solidarity, concern for others, care for the environment, an appreciation of the church as a … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, “who has already defeated death and opened for us the way to eternal salvation,” would “dispel the darkness … Continue reading →

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With a small procession down the vast and empty central nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis began the first of a series of Holy Week liturgies celebrated without the … Continue reading →

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time … Continue reading →