Wednesday, August 24, 20220229Marking the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for prayers for an end to "the horror of war."
Monday, August 22, 20220125Jesus' image of entering the kingdom of heaven through a "narrow gate" does not mean that "only a few are destined to go through it" but instead means living "one's life in love, in service, and in giving oneself as he did," Pope Francis said Aug. 21 during his Sunday Angelus address.
Wednesday, August 17, 20220191Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.
Thursday, August 11, 20220227Christians must never give in to fear when evangelizing, especially when reaching out to those in need in the digital space, Pope Francis said.
Monday, August 1, 20220162The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Kazakhstan in September and attend an interreligious meeting in the capital city, Nur-Sultan.
Friday, July 29, 20220251In his small office next to the world's largest Catholic Church, Conventual Franciscan Father Agnello Stoia spoke about the unique joys and challenges of being the pastor of St. Peter's Basilica. Like most parishes, St. Peter's has actual territorial boundaries: the exterior walls of the basilica and all of St. Peter's Square.
Thursday, July 28, 20220160As the church prepares to commemorate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees in September, Pope Francis launched a video campaign meant to highlight the spiritual and cultural contributions that migrants bring to people's lives.
Wednesday, July 27, 20220153Celebrating the feast day of Jesus' grandparents, Pope Francis not only urged people to honor their elders, but he asked them to think about what they will hand on to future generations.
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By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
EDMONTON, Alberta -- After a flight of more than 10 hours from Rome, Pope Francis landed in Edmonton and met briefly at the airport with Indigenous leaders, Canada's governor general and prime minister before heading to the local seminary for a rest.
Governor General Mary Simon and Prime...
Monday, July 18, 2022091The Gospel story of the sisters Mary and Martha, one sitting at Jesus' feet and the other making sure their guest was served, is a lesson to Christians that every good deed done for others should flow from listening to God's word, Pope Francis said.
