Fighting in Holy Land, bombing in Philippines prompt papal prayers
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The end of the temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas “means death, destruction, misery,” Pope Francis said….
El Papa sugiere mantener el corazón vigilante en Adviento por medio de la caridad y la confesión
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — La llamada a la “vigilancia” en Adviento no significa permanecer despiertos y vigilantes por miedo, sino más…
No one can or will change the nature of the priesthood, cardinal says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The only way to carry out the new evangelization called for by Pope Francis is to adopt the…
Canon law must be part of church’s mission of mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — All the Catholic Church’s structures, including tribunals and faculties of canon law, must undergo a “pastoral and missionary…
El Papa, aún con gripe, pide rezar por la paz durante su audiencia
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Con una voz débil y áspera, el Papa Francisco comenzó su audiencia general semanal haciendo la señal…
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…