Concelebrating Mass with newly created cardinals, Pope Francis said Advent is a time to be vigilant, hopeful and helpful. People of faith who believe in the heaven that awaits them should not be caught up with ...
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of 127 Spanish martyrs, three Italian religious women, an Italian archbishop and three priests. One priest distributed what would be valued today as $7 million in donations to people ...
Despite quickly shifting travel restrictions in place during the global pandemic, the majority of cardinals-designate were planning to attend the Vatican ceremony to receive their red hats and cardinal's rings. Several have had to plan ahead ...
There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said. "It is putting our life in the Lord's hands, that he be the ...
Being faithful to God means taking the risk of setting aside one's own needs and plans in order to serve others, Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor. "Today, in these ...
As part of its long-running efforts to respect the environment and reduce its use of resources, the Vatican said it was gradually trying to replace all its service vehicles with an all-electric fleet. "Soon we will ...
Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important opportunity for parishes to highlight the importance of charity and spiritual comfort for those in need, said a Vatican official. Although ...
People sometimes forget life's ultimate purpose is to prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope Francis said. "People do everything as if they will never depart for the other life. And so, people care only about ...
Prayer has the power to take all those things in life that seem like a condemnation and turn them into something good, Pope Francis said. "The trials of life thus change into opportunities to grow in ...
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of five men and four women, including four 20th-century martyrs killed in Brazil, Turkey and Italy. The pope signed the decrees Oct. 27 during a meeting with Cardinal-designate Marcello Semeraro, ...
