Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, pope tells victims
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Everyone must work together to end the silence surrounding abuse if it is to be eradicated from the…
Pope cancels Dubai trip although Vatican says his health is improving
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — “With great regret,” Pope Francis has accepted his doctors’ advice to not travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
El Papa reza el Ángelus desde su residencia por motivos de salud
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Explicando que tenía un problema de inflamación pulmonar, el Papa Francisco dirigió el rezo del Ángelus desde…
Pope’s health improving; he keeps some appointments
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is breathing easier after undergoing intravenous antibiotic treatment for pulmonary inflammation, the director of the Vatican…
God calls some to bring his love, Gospel to everyone, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A person hearing God’s call to follow him does not mean that person then belongs to a special…
Papa Francisco: Dios llama a algunos a llevar su amor y su Evangelio a todos
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Que una persona escuche la llamada de Dios a seguirle no significa que esa persona pertenezca entonces…
Pope launches appeals to pray for peace, prevent ‘mountain of dead’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appealed for perseverance in praying for peace, especially in the Holy Land where the conflict is…
‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
VATICAN CITY — The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by…
Buddhist-Christian dialogue calls for shared action to spread hope
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A group of Christians and Buddhists engaged in dialogue urged members of their religions to work together to…
God’s call to each person to be holy benefits everyone, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The holiness of individuals and families gives life to the entire Catholic community, Pope Francis said. The call…