‘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…
Los padres enseñan los valores cristianos con el ejemplo, dice el Papa
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La única manera que tienen los padres de enseñar a sus hijos la belleza y la importancia…
Share joy of God’s love, sow seeds of hope in world, pope tells youths
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Embrace God’s unconditional love and live in a way that is based on and radiates hope, Pope Francis…
Aparta la mirada de la pantalla y presta atención a tu corazón, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Al igual que reponer el aceite que alimenta una lámpara, los cristianos deben alimentar su vida interior prestando atención a…
Shrines should be places of ‘superabundant’ mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Catholic shrines must be extra careful in selecting priests to hear confessions because the faithful visiting a shrine…
No war is worth the loss of even one life, pope tells peace forum
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While nations have a right to defend themselves and a responsibility to protect their citizens, “no war is…
Art can touch people’s souls and bring them together, pope says
VATICAN CITY — By supporting the preservation, restoration and exhibition of art, especially religious art, the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums…
El Papa anima a los niños a trabajar por la paz
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — En una celebración de la vida, la paz, la alegría y la armonía, miles de niños en…