Wednesday, November 24, 20210234As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph's reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said.
Friday, November 12, 20210119With a pilgrim's staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with 500 economically or socially disadvantaged people and the volunteers who walk alongside them. The pope's pilgrimage to Assisi Nov. 12 was dedicated totally to the poor in preparation for the celebration Nov. 14 of the World Day of the...
Thursday, October 14, 20210351Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification.
Thursday, October 14, 202101434Bishop Edward J. Burns has recently embarked on a multiyear diocesan synod process for the Diocese of Dallas. At the same time, Pope Francis has announced a universal synod for the whole Church, which will draw on input from dioceses around the world. An important question to answer then is: what’s the difference between these two...
Wednesday, October 6, 20210210 By remaining in Jesus, Christians are free because his truth transforms their lives and guides them away from the slavery of sin toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
Friday, October 1, 20210166Groups and individuals who have accepted Pope Francis' invitation to step up their commitment to caring for creation are encouraged to prepare for their journey with a new prayer campaign
Wednesday, September 29, 20210130Even the greatest sinners can become just in God's eyes if they allow the grace offered by Jesus' death and resurrection to give them the strength to be holy, Pope Francis said. "Justification" is a gift from God that "allows us to recuperate the innocence lost through sin," the pope said Sept. 29 during his weekly general audience.
Monday, September 20, 20210179In God's view, human greatness is measured by how one serves or helps someone who cannot offer anything in exchange, Pope Francis said.
Friday, September 10, 20210168There is no place for discrimination or divisive distinctions among people who believe in Christ, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.
Tuesday, September 7, 20210826The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, "For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.
