Care for Creation — Advent is the perfect time to reflect on our lifestyles
byIt has been nearly 10 years since I first read “Laudato Si’,” one of the most significant writings of our times about changing our…
Pope Francis
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…
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven,…
To make the church more accessible and welcoming, begin with awareness, says formation leader
byThis is the first in a series of stories about welcoming individuals with disabilities in the Catholic Church. In 2022, Pope Francis called on…
El Papa insta a los jóvenes a comprometerse en la vida y en la sociedad civil
byPor Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Papa Francisco instó a los jóvenes a abrazar la esperanza y desempeñar un…
Pope will visit French island of Corsica Dec. 15, diocese says
byBy Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the Diocese of Ajaccio announced, although…
Pope approves simplified rites for papal funeral, burial
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who will celebrate his 88th birthday in December, has approved simplified liturgical rites…
Pope: Interreligious dialogue key to peace, youth education
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As the world faces the persistent threat of nuclear conflict, people of faith must unite…
Pope prays for dialogue, reconciliation, peace in Ukraine
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and…
Pope calls on G20 to work for food equality, end armed conflicts
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The “silent acceptance” of famine in the world is a “scandalous injustice and a grave…