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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, spoke about the “courage” and the “madness” of working for peace during his homily during the Mass of the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God, on Jan. 1, 2024, in the Pro-Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate, in Jerusalem. / Credit: Marinella Bandini Jerusalem, Jan 1,…

Pope Francis at the first Mass of the new year, urged the faithful to entrust 2024 to the Mother of God. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 1, 2024 / 10:15 am (CNA). Pope Francis began the new year by urging his fellow Catholics to entrust 2024 to the Mother of God, who “knows…

Pope Francis smiles at pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 1, 2023, for his first Angelus of the new year. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Jan 1, 2024 / 09:47 am (CNA). Pope Francis delivered his first Angelus of the new year on Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God,…

Pope Francis invoke the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy at a prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica, Friday, Oct. 27. / Credit: Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Jan 1, 2024 / 09:00 am (CNA). In a video marking the World Day of Peace on Jan. 1, Pope Francis…

null / UnSplash. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 1, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). A Denver-based investment firm is working with the Catholic Benefits Association to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in contradiction to Catholic teaching, including abortion drugs, contraceptives, embryonic stem cell research, and pornography. Innovest Portfolio Solutions…

Pope Francis’ Angelus message on Jan. 1, 2023, marked the solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the event. The feast day coincides with the World Day of Peace. / Credit: Vatican Media Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 1, 2024 / 04:00 am…