Monday, November 20, 20170319 People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said. "What we invest in love remains, the rest vanishes," the pope said in his homily Nov. 19, the first World Day of the Poor.
Wednesday, November 15, 20170189Mass is the highest form of prayer and not an appropriate moment for small talk, Pope Francis said. At church, Catholics should spend their time in silence before Mass, preparing "to meet with Jesus" instead of engaging in "chitchat," the pope said Nov. 15 during his weekly general audience.
Tuesday, November 7, 20170175Calling the mass shooting in a Texas Baptist church Nov. 5 an "act of senseless violence," Pope Francis asked the local Catholic archbishop to convey his condolences to the families of the victims and to the injured.
Friday, November 3, 20170339"No more, Lord, no more (war)" that shatters dreams and destroys lives, bringing a cold, cruel winter instead of some sought-after spring, Pope Francis said looking out at the people gathered for an outdoor Mass at a U.S. war memorial and cemetery. "This is the fruit of war: death," he said, as the bright Italian sun lowered in the sky...
Wednesday, October 18, 20170251 Pope Francis prayed for the victims of a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left hundreds dead and countless wounded in one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history. Before concluding his weekly general audience Oct. 18, the pope expressed his sorrow and denounced the "massacre which caused more than 300 deaths,...
Tuesday, October 10, 20170984Pope Francis has named U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, to be his special envoy at the Dec. 8 dedication of the Trinity Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
Wednesday, October 4, 20170165Real hope lies in the proclamation of Jesus' death and resurrection, not just with one's words but also in deeds, Pope Francis said. Christians are called to be witnesses of the resurrection through "their way of welcoming, smiling and loving" instead of just "repeating memorized lines," the pope said Oct. 4 during his weekly general...
Wednesday, October 4, 20170168Pope Francis has invited Christian and non-Christian young people from around the world to a meeting in preparation for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018. Before concluding his weekly general audience, the pope said the March 19-24, 2018, pre-synod meeting will be an opportunity for the church to listen to the hopes and concerns of...
Sunday, October 1, 20170161Everyone, but especially young people, should have the "wonderful experience of giving" of their time and resources; giving open hearts and minds to brotherhood and sharing and is essential for building "the civilization of love," Pope Francis said. Endorsing the celebration in Italy of "Giving Day," which takes place Oct. 4, the feast...
Thursday, August 3, 20170273For three days in July, Bishop Edward J. Burns was all ears as nearly 700 youth and young adults from across the Diocese of Dallas gave him their thoughts on the state of the Catholic Church’s outreach to young people. Speaking to participants before the open microphone sessions began, Bishop Burns encouraged them to be open and honest...
