ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE — Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who supports abortion or one who supports closing borders and deporting migrants, … Learn More
DILI, Timor-Leste (CNS) — While their parents and grandparents won the independence of Timor-Leste, the country’s young adults must take up the task of consolidating democratic institutions and responding to … Learn More
TASITOLU, Timor-Leste — While it is tempting to want more money and more power, God works great things through those who know how to make themselves small, Pope Francis told … Learn More
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Christian call to share the Gospel is not about trying to win converts at all costs, but about living in a way that exudes Christian joy … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — As immigration becomes an increasingly hot-button political issue in the United States and Europe, Pope Francis again underscored the moral weight of how migrants are treated, hammering … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — The best way to ensure evangelization is about Jesus and not about oneself is to spend time in prayer and especially in Eucharistic adoration, Pope Francis told … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Devotions at a Marian shrine in Spain that communicate Mary’s “close and affectionate presence” can and should continue, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said. … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said. Jesus “becomes true food and true drink,” … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Mary is not a “motionless wax statue,” but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort … Learn More
