Share joy of God’s love, sow seeds of hope in world, pope tells youth on World Youth Day
Pope Francis has asked Catholic young people around the world to use this year’s celebration to prepare for the Holy Year 2025.
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Acting to end abuse is ‘non-negotiable,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and all its members must end silence about clerical sexual abuse and ensure cases are no longer covered up, Pope Francis said, adding it is … Learn More
‘This is the right moment’ to share Gospel joy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Often enough, the first people who need to be evangelized are Christians themselves, Pope Francis said. “A Christian who is discontented, sad, dissatisfied, or worse still, resentful … Learn More
Aparta la mirada de la pantalla y presta atención a tu corazón, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Al igual que reponer el aceite que alimenta una lámpara, los cristianos deben alimentar su vida interior prestando atención a los movimientos de su corazón, dijo … Learn More
Shrines should be places of ‘superabundant’ mercy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Catholic shrines must be extra careful in selecting priests to hear confessions because the faithful visiting a shrine in search of God’s mercy must always be able … Learn More
Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing ‘attack on the sacred’
Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11. Simultaneously, Francis has appointed … Learn More
Look away from your screen and into your heart, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Like replenishing the oil that fuels a lamp, Christians must nourish their interior lives by paying attention to the movements of their hearts, Pope Francis said. “Many … Learn More
Art can touch people’s souls and bring them together, pope says
VATICAN CITY — By supporting the preservation, restoration and exhibition of art, especially religious art, the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums share beauty that can touch all … Learn More
Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
VATICAN CITY — In a celebration of life, peace, joy, and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an afternoon event in the … Learn More
Cardinal denies working on changes to procedures for papal elections
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, a top adviser to Pope Francis on matters involving canon law, denied reports the pope had asked him to draft revisions to the rules … Learn More
