Spiritual oasis: Year of Prayer a needed rest stop on journey to jubilee
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With little fanfare, Pope Francis officially opened the Year of Prayer after Mass for the church’s celebration of…
Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis…
Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s…
Sharing stories of faith draws Christians closer to one another, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and…
No small thing: Praying the rosary is great in God’s eyes, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of…
La gula convierte a las personas en meros consumidores y explotadores del planeta, dice el Papa
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Uno de los vicios más peligrosos es la gula, que convierte a las personas que deberían ser…
Gluttony turns people into mere consumers, exploiters of planet, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation…
Dicastery offers clarification on blessings for gay couples, others
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — While bishops may take a cautious approach to the Vatican’s guidance on blessing same-sex or other unmarried couples,…
Pope’s Christmas message: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making a commitment to opposing all…
Listening: It’s not a fast-paced game of ping pong, pope tells Curia
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Officials of the Roman Curia must learn how to really listen to others, not treating a discussion as…