Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will…
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Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
byVATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
Hearts hardened by ideology, ego leave no room for God, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said….
Pope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has…
Doctrine is renewed with roots firmly planted in magisterium, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christian doctrine is not modified to keep up with passing times nor is it rigidly…
The Gospel is spread by joyful, not bitter Christians, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Bitter or boring evangelizers will not help the Gospel or the Catholic Church, Pope Francis…
Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey “from the greatest…
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States…
Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Health care professionals always must “promote the dignity and life of each person and reject…
People’s hearts yearn for God, not possessions, status, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what life is all about, Pope…