Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of his kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but also to be his friends, Pope Francis said. “Friendship … Learn More
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Pope: Families must help each other, build communities focused on Christ
VATICAN CITY — Loneliness causes tremendous harm, including to families, Pope Francis told international leaders of the Teams of Our Lady lay movement. “With your charism, you can become rescuers … Learn More
Pope calls pastors to be ‘missionaries of synodality’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis signed a letter on synodality in the presence of parish priests and urged them to be “missionaries of synodality,” said several of the priests present. … Learn More
Synod asks pastors to share stories, see how God is at work
VATICAN CITY — By sharing their own stories and those of their parishes, pastors from around the world can help each other see where God is present and, perhaps, discover new … Learn More
Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
If the New York trip occurs, the pope would visit the United Nations during its “Summit of the Future.”
Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod’s ‘prophetic’ stage
VATICAN CITY — The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal process itself and not the hot-button topics discussed, Pope Francis said. With … Learn More
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY — While the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are the marks of a righteous individual, the virtues of faith, hope and love emphasize a connection to other … Learn More
A better world can’t be built ‘lying on the couch,’ pope tells children
VATICAN CITY — Peace can spread and grow from “small seeds” like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up … Learn More
Vatican offers resources for ‘School of Prayer’ now in session for Holy Year finals
VATICAN CITY — Every important journey should be preceded by adequate preparation, and the run-up to the Holy Year 2025 is no exception. Pope Francis asked Catholics to get ready … Learn More
Seek contact with nature to change polluting lifestyles, pope says
Humanity must have more direct contact with nature to counter the modern lifestyles that are destroying the planet, Pope Francis said. Respecting and loving the earth as well as seeking … Learn More