Life’s ‘final exam’ will be on care for poor, pope says
VATICAN CITY — God will not judge people by how many university degrees they earned, but by how well they cared for the poor, Pope Francis told a group of … Learn More
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What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican after a brief and normal pause during the month of July. The following is an explanation of the nature … Learn More
In times of trial know that nothing is impossible for God, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Each Christian and the whole Catholic Church must hold fast to the promise that “nothing is impossible for God,” especially when facing difficulties, Pope Francis said. Resuming his weekly … Learn More
Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry
VATICAN CITY — Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said. In a world … Learn More
Pope visits amusement park near Rome
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral care there. Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, … Learn More
Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’
Pope Francis celebrated a liturgy with tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on Tuesday evening, reminding them that Jesus Christ is … Learn More
Pope appeals for end to weapons’ production, for solidarity with the elderly
VATICAN CITY — Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope Francis said. “Let us say ‘no’ to the loneliness of the elderly! Our … Learn More
Vatican approves ‘Our Lady of the Rock’ shrine at alleged Marian apparition site in Italy
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has accepted the decree of a bishop approving the spiritual activities of a shrine at the site of alleged Marian apparition … Learn More
Michelangelo’s Pietà getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture … Learn More
Pope calls for a global ceasefire during Olympics, a more inclusive world
VATICAN CITY — With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during … Learn More