By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said. Through […]
Saints embrace virtues, pope says
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The saints are not unreachable “exceptions of humanity” but ordinary people who worked diligently to grow in virtue, Pope Francis said. It is wrong to think of the saints as “a kind of small circle of champions who live beyond the limits of our species,” […]
Pope recalls early years, looks to future
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Asked to reminisce about his life and where he was at key moments in history, the 87-year-old Pope Francis obliged, but also used the opportunity to talk about the lessons the events hold today and his hope for the future. The book, “Life: My Story Through […]
Study groups will revisit top synod topics
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will be examined by study groups that will work beyond the synod’s final assembly in October. The possible revision of guidelines for the training of […]
Love is the only path to Christian unity, Pope Francis says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another and not pointing fingers in blame for past faults, Pope Francis said. Closing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with an evening prayer service Jan. 25 at […]
Vatican optimistic about papal trip to Vietnam
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A papal visit to Vietnam would send a very good message to the Asian region, said Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister. “There’s a few further steps to be taken before (a papal trip) would be appropriate,” he said, expressing optimism that such a […]
The pope’s 2023: Health challenges, travel, the synod
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ 2023 was a year of important trips made or postponed, a predecessor’s funeral and his own 10th anniversary as pope, a call to the world to act on climate change and a call to the Catholic Church to strengthen its mission by learning “synodality.” […]
Pope’s 2023 Christmas message
Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making a commitment to opposing all war, to cherishing human life, feeding the hungry and speaking up for those who have no voice, Pope […]
Vatican office explains how, when gay couples can be blessed by priest
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as it is not a formal liturgical blessing and does not give the impression that the Catholic Church is blessing the union as if it were a marriage, the Vatican doctrinal office […]
Photo: Happy birthday to you
Pope Francis blows out the candle on his birthday cake during an audience with children assisted by the Vatican’s pediatric clinic in the Paul VI Hall Dec. 17, 2023, his 87th birthday. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
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