Welcome Jesus into the manger of your heart, papal preacher says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The first step toward keeping Christ in Christmas is for Christians to make room for him in their…
Good, hidden deeds are a service to the church, pope tells employees
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Like God’s decision to be born in a manger tucked away from the world, good deeds done in…
Pope: Gifts and parties are OK, but don’t forget Jesus at Christmas
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Exchanging Christmas gifts and organizing holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene…
Vatican note on blessings opens door to those seeking God, official says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples…
Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be blessed
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as it is not…
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose life for their…
At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity…
Pope advances sainthood causes, including of a saint’s brother
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced eight sainthood causes Dec. 14, including the cause of St. Gianna Beretta Molla’s brother, Capuchin…
Pope: Pilgrimages are ‘balm on the wounds’ of people with disabilities
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Sharing the pilgrimage experience with people with disabilities is a testament to the Catholic Church’s ability to accompany…
Pope says he’ll be buried outside the Vatican, is simplifying funeral
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he has decided to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major instead of…