Pope’s envoy to travel to Moscow on peace mission
VATICAN CITY — Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will go to Moscow on the second leg of a peace mission on behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican said. The cardinal, president … Learn More
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Remain faithful to what counts, no matter the cost, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Jesus says to have no fear of ridicule, persecution or criticism for being faithful to the Gospel, but to be afraid of wasting one’s life chasing after … Learn More
Pope tells astronomers to seek surprises in scientific discovery
VATICAN CITY — Scientists studying the cosmos should be willing to be surprised by what their research reveals about the immensity and complexity of the universe, Pope Francis said. “In … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: How can Father Rupnik remain a priest after dismissal from Jesuits?
Q: I read that Father Rupnik was expelled from the Jesuit order but remains a priest. How does that work? (Flushing, New York)A: First for some background, priesthood and religious … Learn More
Adore Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. Catholics
VATICAN CITY — Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is “the real and loving presence of the Lord,” Pope Francis … Learn More
With refugees at heart of Pope Francis’ pontificate, Vatican dicastery carries out church’s outreach to them
ROME — Pope Francis is one of the strongest advocates championing those forced to flee their homelands due to conflict, persecution and other adversities as he repeatedly urges “to welcome, … Learn More
Popes should retire only in ‘extreme cases,’ says ex-Vatican doctrine chief
ROME — A papal resignation should occur only in “truly extreme cases” and must not “become the norm,” said the former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office. Speaking at the … Learn More
Pope returns to Vatican, ‘is better than before,’ chief surgeon says
ROME — Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to … Learn More
Lingua omnium: Vatican academy promotes ‘inclusive’ image of Latin
The Latin language in the Catholic Church faces two major hurdles: the increasingly exclusive access to Latin instruction worldwide and the difficulty of transmitting the ancient language’s modern value to seminarians from non-European backgrounds.
Pope plans to write document dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
VATICAN CITY — Individuals become Christian because they have been touched by Christ’s love, not because they have been convinced or coerced by someone else, Pope Francis said. The Catholic … Learn More