Look to Christ, not the law, to receive new life, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — What made Christian life radically new was the call for those who have faith in Jesus Christ to live in the Holy Spirit, who liberates from … Learn More
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Jesus is life-giving bread, not just ‘side dish,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus wants to nourish the souls of those who are spiritually famished from the loneliness and anguish that come from life’s difficulties, Pope Francis said. “What … Learn More
Synodality: clergy and laity walking together
We all know that if you want to learn to swim, you must get into the water. No matter how much anyone explains it to us or how many workshops … Learn More
Sinodalidad: clero y laicos caminando juntos
Todos sabemos que para aprender a nadar hay que meterse en el agua. Por mucho que nos lo expliquen o por muchas conferencias que escuchemos nada suple al hecho de … Learn More
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis’ ministry. So it seemed only a matter of time before … Learn More
Pope expresses closeness with Cuban people as unrest continues
Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 18, 2021. After speaking about the day’s Gospel reading and leading … Learn More
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and … Learn More
Invest in common good, not tax havens, pope tells business executives
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Business leaders must invest more in the common good and less in lining their own pockets, Pope Francis said. As the economic effects wrought by the … Learn More
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Try a little tenderness. That’s basically how Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 73, summarized Pope Francis’ vision for what older people, their grandchildren and friends should do … Learn More
Lack of love is life’s greatest disease, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the suffering brought on by the coronavirus pandemic continues to make headlines, there is another serious illness plaguing the world today that deserves attention, Pope … Learn More