Lent is time to become aware of false prophets, cold hearts, pope says

Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. Together with "the often bitter medicine of the truth," the... Wednesday, February 7, 2018

In Chile and Peru, pope tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity

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. Monday, January 22, 2018

In Peru, Pope Francis likely to return to themes addressed in Chile

Pope Francis was greeted by the Peruvian president, the country's bishops, a military honor guard and a children's orchestra on his arrival in Peru on Jan. 18. During his visit, he will meet with Amazonian indigenous people from three countries,... Friday, January 19, 2018

Get to Mass early; don't calculate how late you can be, pope says

Don't be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims. The words and gestures that open the celebration help the faithful come together as one and prepare them to listen to the Word of God and... Thursday, December 21, 2017

Pope: Helping refugees means converting hearts hardened against them

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME -- With so much suffering, poverty and exploitation in the world, missionary work must also include reaching out to people whose hearts are closed to receiving immigrants and refugees, Pope Francis... Thursday, December 14, 2017

Defend God's image by defending the Rohingya, pope urges

Each human being is created in the image and likeness of God, yet so often people desecrate that image with violence as seen in the treatment of Myanmar's Rohingya minority, Pope Francis said. Friday, December 1, 2017