Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as ‘pilgrims of hope’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation…
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Facing fear with Jesus can set faithful free, pope’s catechesis says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears,…
St. Joseph prayer intentions hit record with collaboration of French shrine, internet app
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — France has a special place to celebrate the March 19 feast of St. Joseph — the…
In letter, pope appeals to communicators to assist peacemakers by disarming words
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — People in the world of news and communications need to understand the full importance of words,…
Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March…
Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased…
U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of…
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released…
In message, pope thanks children who gathered at hospital to pray for him
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the fifth Sunday in a row, Pope Francis did not come to his window for…
Pope stable, has reduced need for oxygen overnight
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After more than a month in the hospital, Pope Francis’ condition continues to be stable,…