On Easter, pope asks Christ to ‘roll away’ the stones of war worldwide
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the…
Pope says carrying the cross, Jesus asks, ‘Do you love me?’
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY —As a statue of Jesus bearing his cross is carried through the streets of Sonsonate, El…
Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — As Pope Francis poured water over their feet, dried them with a towel and kissed their…
Let ‘tears of repentance’ flow, pope tells priests at chrism Mass
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just before some 1,500 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed their priestly promises, Pope Francis asked them to…
Pope preaches patience, even amid war, during Holy Week audience
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering…
Pope writes meditations for Via Crucis at Colosseum, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time in his 11-year papacy, Pope Francis has chosen to write his own meditations…
En el Domingo de Ramos, el Papa reza para que la gente abra sus corazones a Dios y apague todo odio
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Sólo Jesús puede liberar a la humanidad del odio y la violencia, dijo el Papa Francisco…
On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered…
Discernment is essential to discipleship, papal preacher says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Spirit is like a line prompter at a theater, behind the scenes and constantly whispering…
Pope urges the church to see the face of Christ in migrants
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church can draw closer to Jesus by accompanying migrants in their pursuit of a better…