Nation and world briefs

Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents

Pope Francis said Extraordinary Missionary Month is meant to ‘motivate us to be active in doing good’

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Reviving the Catholic faith, defending indigenous communities

Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows

Contingent from USCCB visited border areas for a week leading up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Sept. 29

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)