Author Archives: Cindy Wooden

Pope names Spanish archbishop to succeed Cardinal Muller at doctrine office

Posted on July 1, 2017

(Updated July 3) By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Promoting the secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to the office of prefect, Pope Francis chose not to ask German Cardinal Gerhard Muller … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Pell, professing innocence, will face charges in Australia

Posted on June 29, 2017

Updated By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Proclaiming his innocence after being charged with sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Pell said, “I’m looking forward finally to having my day in court.” “I’m innocent of these charges. … Continue reading →

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Pope announces new cardinals from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos, Salvador

Posted on May 21, 2017

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis announced he will create five new cardinals June 28; the new cardinals-designate come from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos and El Salvador. Unusually, the group of prelates announced by … Continue reading →

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Pope: U.S., North Korea need diplomatic solution to escalating tensions

Posted on April 29, 2017

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CAIRO (CNS) — A diplomatic solution must be found to the escalating tension between North Korea and the United States, Pope Francis told journalists. “The path (to take) is … Continue reading →

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True faith means loving others to the extreme, pope tells Egypt’s Catholics

Posted on April 29, 2017

(Updated at 10:05 a.m.) By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CAIRO (CNS) — The only kind of fanaticism that is acceptable to God is being fanatical about loving and helping others, Pope Francis said on his final day in Egypt. … Continue reading →

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Catholic leaders in Syria criticize U.S. missile strikes

Posted on April 7, 2017

UPDATED 11:07 a.m. April 7 By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two prominent Catholic leaders in Syria criticized the U.S. missile strikes against their nation, wondering why they occurred before investigations into the origins of chemical attacks reported April … Continue reading →

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Spread hope, preach Christ, don’t worry about numbers, pope says

Posted on March 25, 2017

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Visiting Milan, the center of Italian fashion and finance, Pope Francis spent the morning with the poor and those who minister to them. He had lunch at the city’s historic San … Continue reading →

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