Pope in Iraq: Hostility, violence are ‘betrayals’ of religion

Traveling to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters.

Pope to Iraq’s Catholics: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq

Visiting a Baghdad cathedral “hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters” murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world, Pope Francis said their sacrifice must motivate faith and a commitment to working for the common good.

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, tolerance, equality

To consolidate peace and ensure progress, the government and people of Iraq must never treat anyone as a second-class citizen and must work each day to promote harmony, Pope Francis said.

Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

For the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on greater communion and unity among all people.

At least 18 die in Myanmar coup protests; nun protects demonstrators

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon called for patience and tolerance on a day when at least 18 anti-coup protesters were shot dead by Myanmar security forces.

Hope springs …

Some say the four most hopeful words in the English language are “pitchers and catchers report.”

Scholarship tax credits could be reduced under state plan

Advocates for tax-credit scholarships in Illinois are planning to mobilize to persuade state legislators and Gov. J.B. Pritzker that the state should not cut the tax credits included in the plan, which has allowed more than 20,000 Illinois elementary and high school students to attend private schools since 2018, the year the scholarships were first awarded.

Teachers, school staff receive vaccinations for COVID-19

When Daughter of Mary Immaculate of Guadalupe Claudia Carrillo, principal of Immaculate Conception School, 8739 S. Exchange Ave., learned that she and her fellow sisters who teach at the school could receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, she jumped at the chance.

St. Laurence High School to launch IB program next year

When St. Laurence High School debuts its new International Baccalaureate program next year, it will mark a shift toward a global attitude at the Burbank school.

Cardinal joins discussion on creation with faith leaders

Care of God’s creation is so integral to the teachings of Judaism, Christianity and Islam that it’s difficult to understand how members of those religious traditions could not be environmentalists, according to panelists in a Feb. 23 online discussion celebrating the publication of the “Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: Care for Our Home.”
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