Seeing all the violence and injustice in the world, people easily grow disillusioned and wonder about the meaning of life, but Christians must fight the temptation of weariness with faith and a passion for justice, ...
Pope Francis held a closed-door, two-hour meeting with members of the Italian bishops' conference late May 23 as the bishops were preparing for new leadership and for a discussion on authorizing a study into clerical ...
Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced. The pope will convene ...
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to work together in taking care of creation. After he led the recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take ...
Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection. And he also prayed that the Catholic Church in China may live in greater communion with the universal church in freedom and ...
Catholics with disabilities can be and want to be active members of the church and missionary disciples, but that will require fighting discrimination, exclusion and paternalism, participants told an online listening session for the Synod ...
Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, "touching this reality is another," Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine. "I want to show support and solidarity, also in the name ...
Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats. "Despite the challenges and setbacks, we must never lose hope in our efforts to ...
Cutting through the throngs of tourists following guides around St. Peter's Basilica, a group of pilgrims led by the basilica's pastor followed a "Marian itinerary" with special prayers to mark the month of Mary. Conventual Franciscan ...
Poverty and inequality, which are major factors in child labor exploitation, must be addressed, Pope Francis said in a written message. "Sadly, too many small hands are busy plowing fields, working in mines, traveling great distances ...
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