Respect, listening are key to religious dialogue, pope says

Engaging in ecumenical or interreligious dialogue involves respecting others and listening to where the one God may be working in the lives and communities of others, Pope Francis said. Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Jesus shows what path to take, especially in times of trouble, pope says

Christians have no need to be afraid or hopeless because Jesus always tells the faithful where they are going and how to get there, Pope Francis said. Monday, May 8, 2023

Christians must nurture roots of faith and build bridges, pope says

The strong roots of faith and community helped the people of Hungary resist and survive Nazi occupation and communism, Pope Francis said, and the people must draw on those roots today to resist the more subtle threats of consumerism and... Wednesday, May 3, 2023

World Youth Day helps inspire young people to serve others, pope says

World Youth Day is an antidote against indifference, isolation and lethargy, Pope Francis said. Since World Youth Days were established by St. John Paul II in 1985, "they have involved, moved, stirred and challenged generations of women and men," he... Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Laity share baptismal call to ministry, service, pope says

The ministry of lay Catholics, whether formally instituted by the church or simply inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the needs of others, flows from baptism and a recognition that every Christian is called to take part in the mission of the... Monday, April 24, 2023

Vatican to bring pope's encyclicals to life in architecture exhibit

Commemorating 10 years since the election of Pope Francis, the Vatican will physically represent the teachings of his encyclicals at the Venice Biennale international architecture exhibition May 20 to Nov. 26. Wednesday, April 19, 2023