Pope Francis once again pleaded for an end to the bloodshed and violence in Ukraine after images of innocent civilians apparently executed in Bucha sparked outrage and horror around the world. "The recent news of the ...
Pope Francis asked people to pray for his upcoming trip to Malta and to pray for an end to the "savage cruelty" of war. After delivering his general audience talk in the Paul VI hall March ...
Handing on the faith from generation to generation requires listening personally and directly to older people's lived experiences and stories of faith, Pope Francis said. "Today the catechism of Christian initiation generously draws on the Word ...
In a world still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic and starting to feel the threat of nuclear war between Russia and Western nations, Pope Francis said that symbol of Noah and the great flood that ...
Coexistence between older and younger generations can bring about a better appreciation for life that is often lost in today's fast-paced society, Pope Francis said. A pervasive "spirit of rejection" exists in the modern world that ...
The elderly, who are often cast aside, are a treasure trove of wisdom that can help one discover the true meaning of life rather than be consumed by the unrealistic goal of remaining forever young, ...
The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope Francis said. Love "makes us capable ...
People have a right to life, not to death, which must be welcomed but never provoked, Pope Francis said. "The right to care and treatment for all must always be prioritized, so that the weakest, especially ...
Last week during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis was interrupted by a man shouting, “This is not the Church of God!” and waving his medical mask. The man was taken away by police. During ...
God always offers people the help and courage they need to face life's fears and difficulties, Pope Francis said. The pope said his thoughts were with all those who "are crushed by the weight of life ...
German leaders see crisis as Catholics resign from the Church
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German leaders see crisis as Catholics resign from the Church
For the first time in the history of Germany, less than half the German population registered as members of one ...
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U.S. archbishop, Ukrainian Catholics hail EU candidate status for Ukraine
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U.S. archbishop, Ukrainian Catholics hail EU candidate status for Ukraine
Ukrainian Catholics in Philadelphia and throughout the nation are "(welcoming) the European Union's courageous step to ...
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