Friday, March 8, 2019096Lent is a time to ask for God's grace to chip away at hypocrisy, which is seen in the natural human attempt to appear "worthier than we are," Pope Francis said.
Wednesday, February 27, 20190239
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis and top officials of the Roman Curia will leave the Vatican March 10-15 for their annual Lenten retreat,...
Friday, December 14, 20180251Just as she did hundreds of years ago from a small hill in Tepeyac, Mexico, Mary accompanies the downtrodden and the lowly like a mother caring for her children.
Thursday, October 18, 20180150Having some doubts is definitely better than having no doubts at all, Pope Francis told a group of seminarians. As the Synod of Bishops on "young people, the faith and...
Thursday, October 18, 20180155
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY -- Young people today are telling Catholic leaders that if they want to persuade the young to follow Christ...
Wednesday, October 3, 20180226With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Monday, September 24, 20180158
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VILNIUS, Lithuania -- In Lithuania, a nation that experienced invasions, atrocities and persecution, Pope Francis began...
Wednesday, September 12, 20180130Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and...
Tuesday, September 11, 20180117Pope Francis will meet Sept. 13 with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and with Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston,...