VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said. Speaking off the cuff to diocesan liturgical directors Jan. … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered Jan. 5 for his predecessor’s … Learn More
Social justice is at the heart of Catholic teaching.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Christmas is important and beautiful, Pope Francis said, but he asked people to spend less on their celebrations this year and donate the savings to … Learn More
Visitors can use the nativity to accompany the Holy Family through the events surrounding Christmas.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Making churches accessible and services understandable is important, but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself “inclusive,” Pope … Learn More
During his conversation with journalists on his flight back to Rome from his recent pastoral visit to Bahrain, Pope Francis shared his thoughts on many of the world’s current human-made … Learn More
Guide gives parishioners suggestions on how they can help the planet.
Two of the issues raised most often in reports sent to the Vatican were the need to respect and value the contributions women make to the church.
“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern.”
