Pope asks Catholics to welcome everyone, create communion
VATICAN CITY — The Holy Spirit invites the faithful to share in God’s love and to make the church a loving home whose door is open to everyone, Pope Francis … Learn More
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St. Peter’s Basilica opens exhibit on Marian coronations
VATICAN CITY — Of the more than 1,300 Marian images crowned around the world, one of the first to receive this honor does not have a crown today. For over 350 … Learn More
A church of the many: Pope addresses some synod questions, fears
VATICAN CITY — While the release of the working document for the Synod of Bishops on synodality is expected sometime in early June, Pope Francis tried to respond to some … Learn More
War against creation must stop, pope says in message for day of prayer
VATICAN CITY — People must end the “senseless war against creation” and help victims of environmental and climate injustice, Pope Francis said. “We must do this by resolving to transform … Learn More
Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian priest shot for saving Jews
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis formally recognized the martyrdom of an Italian priest shot by Nazi soldiers after they discovered he was helping his parishioners hide about 100 Jews. The martyrdom … Learn More
Pray at Pentecost for courage to evangelize, pope says
Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Abuse survivors cycle to Rome, deliver ‘broken heart,’ ask for action
VATICAN CITY — A group of survivors of abuse by priests and religious cycled hundreds of miles from southern Germany to Rome to urge the pope “to do everything in … Learn More
Join the young in fighting for the poor and the planet, pope says
VATICAN CITY — While older people love to complain about “young people today,” they must admit that the younger generations are leading the way in opposing “an economic system that … Learn More
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service
VATICAN CITY — Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance of “faith in God’s loving providence and holiness of … Learn More
Pope, Ukrainian leader talk about humanitarian situation provoked by war
VATICAN CITY — After literally hundreds of public prayers for peace in Ukraine and 443 days after Russia launched an all-out war on the Eastern European country, Pope Francis welcomed … Learn More