Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Word of God must be 'beating heart' of church, pope says
Friday, April 26, 2019013 Reading the Bible and praying with it is "the best vaccine" against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said. God wants "a church that does not speak from itself or about itself but has...
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
Sunday, April 21, 2019019 As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ's resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis
Thursday, April 11, 2019035 By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging his role in helping the Catholic Church come to terms with the clerical sexual abuse crisis beginning in the 1980s, wrote an article outlining...
Pope issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City State
Friday, March 29, 2019029 To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for Vatican City State and the Roman Curia.More news
Pope Francis: Imitate God by being merciful to others
The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
'Scourge of abuse, internal attacks' mark pope's sixth year in office
Catholics cannot place blame for the sexual abuse crisis on "those who came before us" in an attempt "to present ourselves as 'pure,'" said the editorial director of the Vatican media outlets.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Benedictine abbot leads pope, curial officials in Lenten retreat
When Pope Francis asked 50-year-old Benedictine Abbot Bernardo Gianni to lead his Lenten retreat, the abbot said he told the pope he felt "very inadequate."
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Lent is a time for a little less hypocrisy, pope says
Lent 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.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Vatican releases pope's Lent, Holy Week, Easter schedule
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, which will be led by Benedictine Abbot Bernardo Gianni of the Abbey of San Miniato...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019