Iraqi police intercepted terrorists planning to assassinate him, pope says in new book
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On Pope Francis’ 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two…
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Hope is an ‘active virtue’ that makes good things happen, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is…
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year 2025,…
Proclaiming Holy Year, pope says it is time to strengthen and share hope
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “The time has come for a new Jubilee when once more the Holy Door will…
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, pope says at audience
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are the marks of a righteous individual, the…
In a hostile world, the vocation of Christians is to hope, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Though the global situation risks plunging people into pessimism, Christians are called to pursue their vocation of…
Papal preacher: Hope helps ‘crippled’ hearts rise up, leap for joy
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope is patient, concrete and extraordinary in that it can change everything, the papal preacher said. Hope…
Hope must be restored in communities, young people, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope and fraternity must be kept alive, organized and coordinated into concrete action so every crisis can…
Pope’s choices for next WYD celebrations are focused on hope
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholic young people around the world prepare for the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis has asked them to focus…
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Last month, the Holy Father issued a new Apostolic Letter, “Desiderio Desideravi,” on the liturgy and the people of God. In it I find…