On Easter, pope asks Christ to ‘roll away’ the stones of war worldwide
VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the … Learn More
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Pope says carrying the cross, Jesus asks, ‘Do you love me?’
VATICAN CITY — As a statue of Jesus bearing his cross is carried through the streets of Sonsonate, El Salvador, on Good Friday, Pope Francis asked Catholics to respond to Jesus’ … Learn More
Pope preaches patience, even amid war, during Holy Week audience
VATICAN CITY — Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering and trials, Pope Francis said. “There is no better witness to … Learn More
En el Domingo de Ramos, el Papa reza para que la gente abra sus corazones a Dios y apague todo odio
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Sólo Jesús puede liberar a la humanidad del odio y la violencia, dijo el Papa Francisco el Domingo de Ramos. “Jesús entró en Jerusalén como rey … Learn More
On Palm Sunday, pope skips homily, prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
VATICAN CITY — Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful king,” he said in … Learn More
Gospels hold clues for role of women, men in the church, panel says
The Gospels have a lot to contribute to current discussions about the role of women and men in the life of the church, three Italian theologians said during a panel … Learn More
Vatican says pope has not accepted invitation to go to Russia
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has not accepted an invitation to travel to Moscow in June to meet with Vladimir Putin, the director of the Holy See press office said. … Learn More
Pope sets up groups to study most controversial issues raised at synod
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will be examined by … Learn More
Jesus wants all people to be saved, pope says at Angelus
VATICAN CITY — Christians should pray for the grace to look at others with the same mercy and care with which Jesus looks at them, Pope Francis said. “No one … Learn More
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.