Pope Francis said he was dismayed by Catholic communities and groups that claim to be working to improve church life, but attempt to do so without prayer, the Eucharist and unity with the rest of ...
Pope Francis' decision to move the local celebrations of World Youth Day from Palm Sunday to the feast of Christ the King addresses the pastoral needs of local churches, said Father Joao Chagas, head of ...
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 ...
A delegation representing the National Basketball Players Association, a union representing professional athletes from the NBA, met with Pope Francis and spoke with him about their work in promoting social justice. The players association said the ...
While the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions have interrupted people's lives and brought suffering on a global scale, every individual -- including the pope -- has or will experience traumatic interruptions in their lives, Pope Francis ...
Young people today should not waste their lives dreaming of obtaining trivial things that provide only a fleeting moment of joy but aspire to the greatness God wants for them, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Mass on ...
Faith and finishing his doctorate in economics are big parts of Sergio Barrera's life, and he was looking for a way to bring them together. Then, in 2019, Pope Francis invited young economists, entrepreneurs and "change-makers" ...
Government leaders and authorities must not exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to discredit political rivals but instead set aside differences to find "viable solutions for our people," Pope Francis said. In a video message Nov. 19 to ...
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 ...
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