Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another and not pointing fingers in blame for past faults, … Learn More
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Protecting the environment is part of protecting human life, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The obligation to care for creation is not only about the environment, “it has to do with human life, as the Creator conceived and arranged it,” Pope … Learn More
Pope praises priest who restored dignity of the poor through education
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis praised the legacy of an Italian priest who looked for ways the Catholic Church could make sure the poor were not left further behind in … Learn More
Social media in flames: Pope targeted for not preaching fire and brimstone
VATICAN CITY — An emphasis on God’s mercy has so dominated Pope Francis’ pontificate that it should surprise no one that he said he hopes hell is empty. Yet, a … Learn More
Pope says he’s not thinking of resigning, talks about blessings
VATICAN CITY — While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now. “It is neither a thought, nor a … Learn More
USCCB affirms pope’s description of surrogacy as turning a child into ‘an object of trafficking’
Pope Francis told diplomats Jan. 8 that he finds surrogacy “deplorable” and would like to see the practice universally banned. “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which … Learn More
Vatican responds to widespread backlash on same-sex blessing directive
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings. Cardinal Victor Manuel … Learn More
Everyone faces temptation, but Jesus is always close by, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Temptation — a constant in spiritual life — is an opportunity for Christians to remember that Jesus is close to them, supports them and lifts them up when … Learn More
Church and world must ‘respect, defend, esteem’ women, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The world and the Catholic Church must respect and defend women and foster a motherly care for others to end dehumanizing cycles of violence, Pope Francis said. … Learn More
The pope’s 2023: A year of health challenges, travel and the synod
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ 2023 was a year of important trips made or postponed, a predecessor’s funeral and his own 10th anniversary as pope, a call to the world … Learn More