From Catholic News Service
The mystery of God’s fatherly love is a great revolution, pope says
The mystery of God's relationship with humankind is revolutionary in that Christians can look to him without fear as children to a loving father, Pope Francis said.
Blessing of St. Junipero statue celebrates Holy Spirit in saints’ lives
Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl blessed a new statue of St. Junipero Serra June 4, calling him "an example of the power and grace of God at work."
Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Vice President Mike Pence and other speakers addressed securing religious liberty and protecting the sanctity of human life both in the United States and worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, at the 13th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 6.
Dialogue with Muslims, defend human dignity, pope tells missionaries
Missionaries are entrusted with bringing hope to poor Christian communities while building bridges with Muslims and protecting human rights, Pope Francis told a group of men and women missionaries.
U.S. Catholics join pope in praying for victims of London attacks
U.S. Catholics joined Pope Francis and the rest of the world in expressing sorrow for those killed and severely injured in the latest terrorist attacks in London the night of June 3.
Catholic organizations decry U.S. decision to abandon climate accord
Catholic leaders said President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change agreement snubs the needs of impoverished people around the world and eschews responsibility to begin addressing the causes of global warming.
Military archdiocese completes phase in cause for Vietnam-era chaplain
A tribunal of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services has wrapped up its nearly four-year inquiry into whether the life of Father Vincent R. Capodanno, a Vietnam War hero and U.S. Navy chaplain, merits consideration for sainthood.
As school year ends, pope tells students: Don’t fear goodbyes, unknown
Life is a long series of hellos and goodbyes, so don't be afraid to let go of the past; remember old friends, but keep moving and be open to the new, Pope Francis told students as the school year was coming to an end.
Safeguarding creation is religious obligation, Vatican officials say
Christians and Muslims, believers in one God, have an obligation to safeguard the world God created, said the Vatican's annual message to Muslims for the end of Ramadan.
Trump’s decision to abandon Paris climate pact called ‘deeply troubling’
President Donald Trump's June 1 decision "not to honor the U.S. commitment" to the Paris climate agreement "is deeply troubling," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace.
