Wallowing in sorrow is a vice, pope says at audience
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Feeling sad, disappointed or ashamed of oneself sometimes is normal and even can lead to conversion, but when…
Regodearse en la tristeza es un vicio, dice el Papa
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Sentirse triste, decepcionado o avergonzado de uno mismo a veces es normal e incluso puede llevar a…
Pope, cardinals continue discussion of role of women in the church
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With the help of a woman Anglican bishop, a Salesian sister and a consecrated virgin, Pope Francis and…
Dios es cercano y compasivo, no frío o distante, dice el Papa
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Los cristianos deben desprenderse del Dios que creen conocer y convertirse cada día al Dios que Jesús…
Ignorance breeds fear, fear breeds intolerance, pope tells students
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Love and seek the truth, which requires being open to listening to others and sharing in dialogue, Pope…
As cardinal visits South Sudan on anniversary of pope’s trip, nation’s youth work for peace
By Tonny Onyulo JUBA, South Sudan — Cardinal Michael Czerny is visiting South Sudan Feb. 2-9 to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’…
God calls everyone to the happiness of his kingdom, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Mission is tirelessly going out to all men and women to invite them with respect, joy and kindness,…
Vatican clarifies handling of cases of abuse of ‘vulnerable adults’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In cases of a cleric sexually abusing a “vulnerable adult,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith…
Ham radio expedition to remote island includes Vatican representative
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the last two weeks of January, the Vatican City State flag flapped in the strong sea breeze…
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another…