Pope tells priests: ‘Don’t ask too much’ during confession, forgive always
Pope Francis heard confessions during a Lenten penance service at a Rome parish.
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Act of Contrition is affirmation of God’s loving mercy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — A Christian’s awareness of being sinful should be directly proportional to their “perception of the infinite love of God,” Pope Francis said. “The more we sense God’s … Learn More
La Iglesia y el mundo necesitan la contribución de las mujeres, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La Iglesia católica y el mundo mismo necesitan los dones y las contribuciones de las mujeres, especialmente para unir a las personas y superar las tensiones … Learn More
The church and the world need women’s contributions, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the world itself need the gifts and contributions of women, especially in bringing people together and overcoming tensions and violence, Pope Francis wrote. “Ours … Learn More
Vatican Year of Prayer resource available free online
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to dedicate 2024 to intensifying their prayer lives in preparation for the celebration of the Holy Year 2025, and the Vatican has published a resource … Learn More
Pope calls for cease-fire in Gaza; calls disarmament ‘moral duty’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis repeated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and said the international community has a “moral duty” to pursue disarmament worldwide. After praying the Angelus … Learn More
Still sick, pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
VATICAN CITY — Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, “I’m still a bit sick,” … Learn More
Pope proposes Lenten resolution: Keep your eyes on Jesus
VATICAN CITY — This Lent, Christians should become “seekers of light” by keeping their sights set on the light of Jesus through prayer and participating in the sacraments, Pope Francis … Learn More
Vatican theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees focuses on ‘journey’
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s focus for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 highlights its need to walk alongside displaced persons and to convey to them God’s presence … Learn More
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups
VATICAN CITY — The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet Oct. 2-27 and will be preceded by several formal studies coordinated by the synod general secretariat working with various offices of … Learn More
