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...
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, 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...
Monday, January 30, 20170377With a big smile and an outstretched hand, Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell said it was great to spend a Sunday morning in a parish like he had done for many years as bishop of Dallas. “This is my Rome parish,” he told the congregation at the Church of St. Julian the Martyr on Via Cassia near the northern edge of the city. The prefect of...
Monday, January 23, 20170342To ensure engaged couples are entering into a fully Catholic marriage and remain committed to their vows for life, they must be prepared properly beforehand and supported afterward, Pope Francis said
Friday, January 13, 20170354Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Edward Burns of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, succeeding Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, who is now the prelate for the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life at the Vatican. The announcement was made Dec. 13 in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre,...
Sunday, December 25, 20160211The song of the angels that heralded the birth of Christ urges men and women to seek peace in a world divided by war, terrorism and greed, Pope Francis said. "Today this message goes out to the ends of the earth to reach all peoples, especially those scarred by war and harsh conflicts that seem stronger than the yearning for peace," the...
Thursday, December 15, 20160248Pope Francis elevated 17 new cardinals to the College of Cardinals Nov. 19, including former Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, who is now the prelate of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life at the Vatican. With other cardinals, archbishops and bishops from around the world in attendance, along with family and friends from their...
Saturday, November 19, 20160228More than 100 people from the Diocese of Dallas traveled to Rome to see former Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell elevated to the College of Cardinals and to attend the closing Mass of the Year of Mercy. The pilgrims attended a Mass concelebrated by Dallas Bishop Greg Kelly in the Crypt of St. Peter and will attend the closing Mass for the...
