OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The World Day of the Poor … is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, for it challenges every believer to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs. It is an opportune occasion to implement initiatives that concretely help the poor and to recognize […]
Pope: Wayward world, church must seek Sacred Heart
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A world that has become “heartless” and indifferent to greed and war, and a Catholic Church in need of revitalizing its missionary joy, need to open themselves up to Christ’s infinite love, Pope Francis wrote. By contemplating Jesus’ Sacred Heart, the faithful can be filled with […]
Pope won’t issue exhortation on final synod document
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After members of the Synod of Bishops approved their final document, Pope Francis announced that he would not write the customary post-synodal apostolic exhortation but would offer the final document to the entire church to implement. “There are already highly concrete indications in the document that […]
Married couples should always seek Holy Spirit, pontiff says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to be present in their marriage, Pope Francis said. “Where the Holy Spirit enters, the capacity for self-giving is reborn,” the pope said at his weekly general audience Oct. […]
Pope creates 14 saints, calls on faithful to serve
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Leonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs. “Those who dominate do not win, only those who […]
Cardinals-designate are urged to embrace humility
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked the new members of the College of Cardinals to cultivate a sense of prayer and closeness with God’s people, so they remain at the service of the church and their flocks. In a letter addressed to the 21 new cardinals, who will receive their red hats […]
Pope Francis’ autobiography to be published in 2025
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An Italian publisher has announced the global release in January of “Hope,” a book it described as Pope Francis’ autobiography, which the pope apparently planned to have released only after his death. Mondadori, the Italian publisher coordinating the global release, announced the publication Oct. 16 at […]
Talk story: We are connected to each other and to the earth
Office for Social Ministry “We Christians are all responsible for the church’s mission … everyone. That is why we need to walk together, taking the path of synodality.” (Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October 2024) Every year at the beginning of October, we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who embodied the values […]
Pope challenged on views of women’s role in church, society
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium — Students at the world’s oldest Catholic university applauded Pope Francis for his calls to protect the environment and promote justice, but he was challenged when it came to his vision of the role of women in the church and society. The world must make a choice: […]
Christians must ‘walk together,’ pope says in prayer intention
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Every Christian, whether a layperson or member of the clergy, has a vital role to play in advancing the mission of the church through collaboration, Pope Francis said. “We priests are not the bosses of the laity, but their pastors,” he said in a video message […]
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