Help those who are ‘thirsty’ for closeness, attention, Gospel, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus quenches humanity’s thirst with love, Pope Francis said. “And he does with us what he did with the Samaritan woman — he comes to meet … Learn More
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Women’s way: Pope opens path for more women at Vatican, in church (Women’s History Month)
VATICAN CITY — At the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 8, International Women’s Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women. He thanked … Learn More
Women can be ‘first allies of peace’ when human rights are ‘fully recognized,’ Vatican tells UN (Women’s History Month)
UNITED NATIONS — The Vatican’s United Nations mission condemned in remarks to the U.N. Security Council what it said was a worldwide increase in violence against women, and a decline … Learn More
Pope to open Lenten prayer, penance service at Rome parish
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will open a Lenten prayer and penance initiative at a Rome parish March 17 rather than in St. Peter’s Basilica as in past years. The … Learn More
Vatican statistics show decline in clergy, religious women, worldwide
VATICAN CITY — The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2021, while the number of seminarians, priests, and men and women in religious orders declined, … Learn More
Faith on the frontlines: How the pope’s support is manifested in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY — Along with the Our Father sung at the end of his weekly general audience or his Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis has added to these public … Learn More
Make time this Lent to love the excluded, defenseless, despised, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The call to make sacrifices for others out of love remains urgent as so many people continue to suffer from war, violence, exclusion and poverty, Pope Francis … Learn More
Dialogue, not revenge, must prevail in the Holy Land, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than foment hate and seek revenge, Palestinians and Israelis need to engage in dialogue in the pursuit of peace, Pope Francis said. After praying the … Learn More
Pope marks anniversary of Russia’s ‘absurd, cruel’ war on Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis asked, “Can the Lord forgive so many crimes and so much violence? He is the God of … Learn More
Pope says Lent is time to let go of the frivolous, to choose truth, love
ROME (CNS) — What matters is the truth and the love that God sees, not what is superficial, showy and self-centered, Pope Francis said during a Mass to mark the … Learn More