VATICAN CITY — On the recommendation of the Catholic bishops of mainland China in consultation with the Chinese government, Pope Francis has named two bishops from the country’s mainland as … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Kicking off a global meeting of leaders, Pope Francis told former U.S. President Bill Clinton and the global community to take action to ensure peace for future … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — While vocations to the Catholic priesthood and religious life are declining in developed countries around the world, prayers for vocations should not try to “convince” God to … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Rather than engage in petty gossip which leads to scandal, Christians are called by Jesus to be direct yet loving in offering help to an errant friend, … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Risking and ultimately losing their lives to shelter Jews persecuted by the Nazis, “the martyrs Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children” were models of “evangelical … Learn More
Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged people to look for the quiet goodness in the world, even when the tendency is to pay more attention to failure and scandal. “Just think … Learn More
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Pope Francis ended his four-day visit to Mongolia where Catholic missionaries began — with charity. Blessing the new House of Mercy in Ulaanbaatar Sept. 4, the pope … Learn More
Editor’s note: The World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1, marks the start of the ecumenical Season of Creation. VATICAN CITY — People must end the “senseless … Learn More
(OSV News) — Russian clergy and lay Catholics were “caught by surprise” by the pope’s remarks in a video call Aug. 25 to a youth gathering in St. Petersburg praising … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis confirmed plans to publish a “second Laudato Si’,” which is expected to update and expand on his 2015 encyclical on the environment. Greeting visitors in … Learn More
