Presentation in the temple shows how God lives among us, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God’s closeness to humanity…
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At audience, pope talks about St. Joseph, comments on world events
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — St. Joseph is the perfect model of listening to the Lord and quietly putting his…
Catholic communication must engage with the world, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Church communications cannot exist in an “enclosure” in which Catholics merely talk among themselves and…
Be not afraid, because God is always near, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful…
Pope to Trump: May US prosper, shun all hatred, discrimination
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told U.S. President Donald Trump he hoped that the nation would prosper under…
Catholics encouraged to be ‘Pilgrims of hope’ in Jubilee Year
byThe Jubilee Year the church is celebrating in 2025 — themed “Pilgrims of Hope” by Pope Francis — offers an opportunity to look at…
Pope looks back on his life, urges people to look to future with hope
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this…
Care for Creation — How can we do better this year?
byAs we start a new year, I find myself taking stock of the world around me and asking myself, who is God calling me…
Pope names Consolata Missionary as the first woman dicastery prefect
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to…
God does not reject, forget anyone, pope says on feast of Epiphany
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn…