Jesus does not abandon individuals or the church, pope says at Angelus
VATICAN CITY — Having faith does not mean there will be no difficulties in life, either for individuals or for the church as a whole, Pope Francis said, but it … Learn More
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Invoking Mother Mary: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because she is always ready to swiftly intercede for her children’s … Learn More
Pope calls for inclusive church
LISBON, Portugal — Pope Francis asked the 1.5 million young people who attended World Youth Day to take “what God has sown into your hearts” back to their home countries … Learn More
30 years later, ‘Veritatis Splendor’ remains a forceful guide to living a moral life
Pope St. John Paul II promulgated “Veritatis Splendor” (“The Splendor of the Truth”) on Aug. 6, 1993 — 30 years ago. I find these words hard to believe even as … Learn More
Don’t be afraid to change the world, pope tells youths at WYD closing Mass
LISBON, Portugal — To end “Catholic Woodstock” — as World Youth Day has been called by the Portuguese press — Pope Francis told 1.5 million weary-eyed and sleep-deprived young people … Learn More
‘Attend to the planet and poor,’ Pope Francis urges college students
In his first encounters with young people ahead of his arrival at World Youth Day later in the day, Pope Francis on Thursday urged his audiences to use their knowledge … Learn More
Don’t close yourself off from crisis, pope tells Portuguese students
LISBON, Portugal — Meeting in a makeshift “Sistine Chapel” painted floor-to ceiling by students, Pope Francis, paintbrush in hand, left a mark on the hearts of young people by telling … Learn More
Pope Francis: Discernment helps us find the gems among the junk
Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to learn how to seek and find the precious things in life, including a relationship with Christ and others. “Every day, at home, on … Learn More
In Rome, relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s foot points way to the Vatican
As the stories of many ancient things go, the relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s left foot had been lost to memory for centuries before it was rediscovered in the year … Learn More
Pope to young people: To tackle life’s ups and downs, look to the elderly
VATICAN CITY — The Gospel calls Christians to bring the elderly to the center of their lives and away from the margins of families, politics, and financial markets that banish them … Learn More