Articles by Courtney Mares
Cardinal Sarah: God never abandons His Church
Mar 28, 2019 / 11:39 amCardinal Robert Sarah defended papal primacy and priestly celibacy, and called for unity among Catholics in the face of Church scandals and the moral crisis in the Western world during an interview published March 27.
Catholics bring pro-life voices to the UN Commission for Women
Mar 22, 2019 / 15:49 pmAs participants in the UN Commission for Women’s annual gathering advocated for increased international access to abortion, side events hosted by the Vatican and other Catholic groups presented a pro-life perspective on women’s empowerment at the UN.
How this classical Catholic school welcomes children with Down syndrome
Mar 21, 2019 / 09:22 amStudents with Down syndrome study Latin and logic alongside their classmates at Immaculata Classical Academy, a Catholic school in Louisville, Ky., that integrates students with special needs into each of their pre-K through 12 classrooms.
Will Pope Francis meet the Chinese president this week?
Mar 20, 2019 / 16:13 pmAs Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Rome this week, there has been much speculation as to whether his trip will also include an unofficial visit with Pope Francis.
For families of 21 Copts killed by ISIS, martyrdom is ‘Fifth Gospel’
Mar 19, 2019 / 10:00 amThe author of a newly translated book has spoken of the “extraordinary” willingness of the Coptic Martyrs to “bear witness to the Christian faith” as they were kidnapped and beheaded at the hands of ISIS in Libya in 2015.
Pope Francis calls for 'gestures of peace' in wake of mosque attacks
Mar 17, 2019 / 05:15 amPope Francis called for gestures of peace to oppose hatred and violence Sunday in the wake of attacks on two mosques in New Zealand.
On Lenten retreat, Pope Francis reflected on 'Gaudium et spes'
Mar 15, 2019 / 10:15 amPope Francis said Friday that he senses resistance to Gaudium et spes, a document the pope said he reflected much upon during his Lenten retreat this week.
Pope Francis joins international community in mourning after New Zealand attacks
Mar 15, 2019 / 07:15 amPope Francis mourned “senseless acts of violence” against innocent life after the New Zealand mosque attacks. On Friday, at least forty-nine people were killed in attacks on two mosques in the city of Christchurch.
Belgian Cardinal Godfried Danneels dies at the age of 85
Mar 14, 2019 / 08:16 amCardinal Godfried Danneels died Thursday at the age of 85 in his native Belgium. Danneels served as Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and leader of the Belgian Bishops’ Conference for more than thirty years.
Vatican spokesmen: Pope Francis’ seventh year will be ‘synodal’
Mar 13, 2019 / 09:15 amOn the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election Wednesday, the Vatican's chief spokesman said Francis will continue to lead the Church as a synodal “field hospital” in the year ahead.
Pope begins Lenten spiritual exercises reflecting on Christ's gaze
Mar 11, 2019 / 09:24 amA Benedictine abbot is leading Pope Francis and the Roman curia in Lenten spiritual exercises this week, with the theme of Christ’s gaze and gestures in the life of the world.
Pope Francis: Martyred seminarians provide a witness for priests, bishops
Mar 10, 2019 / 06:04 amPope Francis said Sunday that the nine Spanish seminarian martyrs beatified this weekend provide a witness to priests and bishops to remain pure and generous.
Cardinals spar in responses to Vatican-China deal
Mar 8, 2019 / 15:40 pmAfter Cardinal Fernando Filoni and a Chinese-appointed bishop both spoke out this week separately in support of the Vatican-China deal for fostering unity, Cardinal Joseph Zen responded strongly.
Bishop Barron: Proclaim the Gospel more boldly in times of crisis
Mar 7, 2019 / 13:41 pmBishop Robert Barron said Thursday that rather than becoming hesitant in sharing the Gospel, the Catholic Church should proclaim the truth even more boldly “during these times of crisis.”
Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims
Mar 6, 2019 / 10:03 amPope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and left dozens of survivors without homes.
Pope Francis: We need you, Jesus. Thy Kingdom Come
Mar 6, 2019 / 04:01 amPope Francis said Wednesday that the Kingdom of God is the greatest force in the world, but it is humble, almost invisible, and slow-growing.
Ambassadors to Vatican partner with women religious to combat modern slavery
Mar 5, 2019 / 10:12 amEmbassies to the Holy See are teaming up with religious sisters to address the problem of modern slavery, which affects an estimated 40 million people around the world today.
Pope Francis: Latin America needs a new Catholic presence in politics
Mar 4, 2019 / 10:56 amPope Francis called Monday for a new approach to politics in Latin America that incorporates the principles of Catholic social teaching.
Vatican to open WWII secret archives of Pope Pius XII
Mar 4, 2019 / 07:33 amPope Francis announced Monday that the Vatican will open its archives on the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. Confidential files of the pope who led the Church during World War II will be made available next year.
Vatican Secretary of State calls Pell conviction 'shocking and painful'
Mar 1, 2019 / 08:42 amVatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin Thursday called the conviction of Cardinal George Pell in Australia “shocking and painful.”