El papa Francisco ha nombrado a seis hombres y seis mujeres a una comisión para estudiar el asunto de las diaconisas, particularmente su ministerio en la iglesia antigua.
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El rostro juvenil de la misericordia puede cambiar el mundo, el papa dice a jóvenes
El rostro juvenil de la misericordia de Dios puede cambiar los corazones de la gente que ha perdido la esperanza, dijo el papa Francisco.
Mercy, poor at center of Blessed Teresa’s canonization events
The poor, the suffering and those who minister to them will be at the center of celebrations leading up to the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata at the Vatican.
Woman recalls journey from suffering after abortion to forgiveness
Back in 1974, a year after abortion was fully legalized in the United States, Katherine White was enjoying her senior year of college. Her parents were proudly anticipating her graduation; she would be the first college graduate...
Training prepares dioceses for terrorism, mass shootings, other disasters
To help before tragedy occurs, a Washington-based priest and psychologist is conducting a free webinar at the end of August to prepare priests, religious and other church members to deal with the trauma that follows a natural...
Movie Review: Suicide Squad
Initially stylish but ultimately ridiculous and chaotic, the DC comics-based adventure "Suicide Squad" (Warner Bros.) also features some dubious moral values. Add to that the film's lurid atmosphere overall and its appeal, along...
Pope names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons
Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to a commission to study the issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early church.
Aid agencies brace for displaced as military prepares offensive on Mosul
The upcoming military offensive to root out Islamic State militants from Mosul and surrounding villages will be a "huge challenge," the United Nations says, as it expects about 1.5 million people to flee the warfare in a short...
Blessed Romero an example of faith for youths, Panama bishops say
For the young people who will attend World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, the life and martyrdom of Blessed Oscar Romero is a shining example of Christian faith in the midst of struggles, said several bishops from Panama.
Go for the solidarity, pope tells Olympic athletes
A more important prize than a gold medal is up for grabs at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: a chance to experience solidarity and contribute to the realization that all people are members of one human family, Pope Francis...