By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Praying for God’s intercession takes courage, dogged persistence and patience, said Pope Francis. “If I want the Lord to listen to what I am asking him, I have to go, and go and go — knock on the door and knock on God’s heart,” the pope […]
Famed German director makes film about Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After two years working on a documentary about Pope Francis, the noted German filmmaker Wim Wenders said he is most struck by the pope’s courage. “Meeting him eye to eye, and then also seeing and hearing him every day in the editing room, not only in […]
Francis, the pope of the peripheries, celebrates his fifth anniversary
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope just a few days after telling the College of Cardinals that the Catholic Church faced a clear choice between being a church that “goes out” or a church focused on its internal affairs. After the cardinal from Buenos Aires, […]
Pope Francis: Five years — Papal quotes: a sampler
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In his formal documents, many speeches and unscripted morning homilies the past five years, Pope Francis has given the church plenty of “food for thought” on many issues of great importance. Here are a baker’s dozen of quotes from the pope, organized by topic: On clerical […]
Wonder and wit: Pope Francis’ unique turns of phrase
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A native-Spanish speaker who grew up with Italian-speaking relatives in Argentina, Pope Francis has a striking way with words. Bringing a background in literary themes and devices with him to the papacy five years ago, the pope has shown himself to be a master of metaphor […]
Lent is time to notice God’s work, receive God’s mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said. “Let the Lord heal the wounds of sin and fulfill the prophecy made to our fathers: ‘A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit […]
Vatican, China nearing agreement on bishops, according to reports
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Multiple news reports indicate the Vatican has made substantial progress in reaching an agreement with China’s communist government on the naming of bishops for several dioceses. The news agency Reuters and The Wall Street Journal both reported Feb. 1 that the deal would involve two bishops […]
In-flight nuptials: Pope didn’t glide over church requirements
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn’t so serious. But three days later, […]
In Chile and Peru, pope tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity
By Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service LIMA, Peru — Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders. At the same time, he called for unity, dialogue and coexistence in each of […]
Update: Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile (CNS) — Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile. During his flight to Iquique Jan. 18, the pope was approached by LatAm flight steward Carlos Ciuffardi […]
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