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By Junno Arocho EstevesVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis and members of theinternational Council of Cardinals advisinghim on church governance deliberated on defining the role of Secretariat ofState and its relationship to other Vatican offices. Meeting with Pope Francis Dec. 12-14, theCouncil of Cardinals worked on laying out clear objectives in the reform ofseveral offices and congregations. "Two fundamental themes emerged as the guidelinesof the reform of the dicasteries: the missionary impulse and synodality,"said Greg Burke, director of the Vatican press office.AlthoughSt. John Paul II's constitution "PastorBonus," a 1988 reform of the curia,states that the secretariat was to "foster relations" with other curial offices and "coordinate their work," Burke told journalists it was somewhat general. The new document on the current reformwill be "much more clear and laid out regarding the Secretariat of Stateand its role in coordinating the Curia," he said. Cardinal Kevin J. Farr...
"La La Land" may have hit all the right notes for the Golden Globes, but the Screen Actors Guild sung a different tune Wednesday, when Kenneth Lonergan's New England-set family drama "Manchester by the Sea" picked up the most nominations. Its leading four nods included best ensemble cast, best actor for Casey Affleck and best supporting performances for Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges....
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- Katrina Williams wanted a safer alternative to smoking, and e-cigarettes seemed to be the answer until the day one exploded in her pocket as she drove home from a beauty salon....
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- More than a dozen women who accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault should be allowed to testify at his upcoming trial because their stories are so similar they show the "handiwork of the same perpetrator," a prosecutor argued Wednesday....
CAIRO (AP) -- Ten-year-old Maggie Momen clings to life in a Cairo hospital four days after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Sunday Mass packed with women and children....
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Arctic cold brought frigid temperatures to the Upper Midwest again on Wednesday and the cold was expected to spread east later in the week....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times EST):...
(Vatican Radio)  Pope Francis on Tuesday sent a message of condolences to Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz Braña, auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei, for the death at the age of 84 of Msgr. Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, bishop prelate of Opus Dei.Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez of Opus Dei died in Rome on Monday, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the age of 84. He was head of the Opus Dei organization and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.Please find below the official English translation of the Pope’s message:“Upon receiving the sad news of the unexpected death of Msgr. Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, bishop prelate of Opus Dei, I wish to convey to you and all members of this Prelature my most heartfelt condolences, at the same time uniting with you in your gratitude to God for his paternal and generous witness of priestly and episcopal life. The example of St. Josemaría Escriv...
(Vatican Radio) A planned evacuation of rebel-held areas of eastern Aleppo has been delayed. Opposition officials said they had expected a first group of wounded people to leave on Tuesday evening.The evacuations which were brokered by Turkey and Russia, had been due to start a 5 am local time.On Tuesday the United Nations said Syrian pro-government forces had been shooting civilians in Aleppo "on the spot", describing the situation there as a "complete meltdown of humanity".Forces loyal to Syria's leader Bashar al Assad, backed by Russia, have recaptured large areas on the besieged city of Aleppo in recent days.It's understood thousands of civilians are trapped inside buildings in the last remaining rebel-held areas .Despite the announcement of a ceasefire witnesses heard explosions ring out on Wednesday morning.Middle East Manager of Catholic relief agency Malteser International, Janine Lietmeyer  spoke to Lydia O’Kane about the dire situat...
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the theme of 'Christian hope' at his Wednesday General Audience. His reflection centered on the words of the prophet Isaiah: "How beautiful upon the mountains, are the feet of the one bringing good news" (Is 52:7).Here is the full text of the English summary of Pope Francis’ catechesis for the General Audience of 14 December 2016:Dear Brothers and Sisters:  The words we have heard this morning from the prophet Isaiah help us prepare for the coming feast of Christmas.  The prophet calls God’s people to rejoice, for the Lord is near, bringing freedom from exile and the promise of renewal and redemption for the faithful “remnant” who continued to hope in his word.  “How beautiful on the mountains”, he says, “are the feet of the messenger” who brings glad tidings of peace and salvation, proclaiming: “Your God reigns” (Is 52:7).  Thi...
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