Monday, September 30, 20130389Recognizing that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II have widespread reputations for holiness and that years of studying their lives and actions have proven their exceptional virtue, Pope Francis announced he would declare his two predecessors saints at a single ceremony April 27.
Monday, September 30, 20130201The day before Pope Francis was set to meet with a select group of cardinals to discuss reforming the governance of the Roman Curia, the pope said the signs of God's presence in the church are peace and joy, and not necessarily a perfectly efficient, flawless operation.
Wednesday, September 25, 20130177Backstabbing and gossip hurt people and harm God's desire for a united human family, Pope Francis said. Unity is a gift from God, "but often we struggle to live it out," he said. "We are the ones who create lacerations."
Wednesday, August 21, 20130169Vatican activities for the Year of Faith begin again in late September with an international meeting of catechists, followed in October by a Marian pilgrimage in the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima and a celebration of faith and family life.
Monday, August 19, 20130171Faith isn't something decorative one adds to life, but is a commitment that involves making choices that may require sacrifice, Pope Francis said.
Monday, August 5, 20130151Pope Francis denounced consumerism as a poison that threatens true happiness, which comes from membership in the church. The pope made his remarks Aug. 4, before praying the Angelus with a noontime crowd in St. Peter's Square.
Thursday, August 1, 20130169There can be no doubt that Pope Francis has changed the public’s perception of the Catholic Church and reshaped the papacy in the few short months since his election. Publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker and The Dallas Morning News have all taken note of this...
Thursday, July 11, 20130240 Pope Francis has approved a major updating of the criminal laws of Vatican City State, including in areas dealing with child abuse and terrorism financing, and has ruled that any Vatican employee can be tried by the Vatican court for violating those laws. The laws were adopted by the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and were...
Thursday, June 20, 20130485When Christians address God as "our Father" they acknowledge that God created and loves them, but they also recognize that all people are their brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, June 19, 20130157The church is the body of Christ, but when Catholics fight among themselves or Catholics and other Christians are in conflict with one another, they make Christ's body suffer, Pope Francis said.
