Be sincere with God even when saying ‘no,’ pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than hide behind a facade of faithfulness, Christians should be sincere with God even when telling…
Bishops must promote communion, unity with pope, new U.S. cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every bishop in the world has made a promise to live and work in communion with the pope, a promise…
Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church ‘symphony’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Coming from different parts of the world and having different experiences and talents, members of the College of Cardinals are…
Pope asks Vietnamese Catholics to love their faith and their nation
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Christians enjoy religious freedom, the practice of their faith and its commandment to love others encourages…
Pope’s communications day message to focus on impact of AI development
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2024 will look at ways to ensure artificial intelligence is…
Hope must be restored in communities, young people, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope and fraternity must be kept alive, organized and coordinated into concrete action so every crisis can…
Pope says his new ecology document is titled ‘Laudate Deum’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said the title of his new letter on the environment will be “Laudate Deum,” (Praise God), a frequent…
Pope’s choices for next WYD celebrations are focused on hope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholic young people around the world prepare for the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis has asked them to focus…
God has the same love for all, pope says at Angelus
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People often are tempted to think their relationship with God is some kind of commercial transaction where…
People have a duty to save migrants in danger of drowning, pope says
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France (CNS) — At a moving ceremony at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Pope Francis led…