Pope says document on blessings makes clear that the Gospel is for all
VATICAN CITY — Making a list of which sinners are welcome in the church and which sinners are not goes against the teaching of the Gospel, Pope Francis told an … Learn More
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Pope calls for global cease-fire; says humanity is on brink of abyss
VATICAN CITY — Today’s wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis said, calling for a worldwide cease-fire. “I will never tire of reiterating … Learn More
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another and not pointing fingers in blame for past faults, … Learn More
5th grader who ‘loves being Catholic’ requested items from Vatican for Christmas
Setting sights on priesthood at young age.
Protecting the environment is part of protecting human life, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The obligation to care for creation is not only about the environment, “it has to do with human life, as the Creator conceived and arranged it,” Pope … Learn More
Pope praises priest who restored dignity of the poor through education
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis praised the legacy of an Italian priest who looked for ways the Catholic Church could make sure the poor were not left further behind in … Learn More
EXPLAINER: Church’s surrogacy teaching rooted in the primacy of the rights of the child
“The gift of life which God the Creator and Father has entrusted to man calls him to appreciate the inestimable value of what he has been given and to take … Learn More
Pope says he’s not thinking of resigning, talks about blessings
VATICAN CITY — While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now. “It is neither a thought, nor a … Learn More
USCCB affirms pope’s description of surrogacy as turning a child into ‘an object of trafficking’
Pope Francis told diplomats Jan. 8 that he finds surrogacy “deplorable” and would like to see the practice universally banned. “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which … Learn More
Vatican responds to widespread backlash on same-sex blessing directive
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings. Cardinal Victor Manuel … Learn More