Every call of God is a call of love, pope says

When a person senses God's call, it can be intimidating or frightening, Pope Francis said, but Christians can be sure that the call flows from God's love and that responding to the call will be a means of sharing God's love. Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Family ministry begins with listening, recognizing grace, Cardinal Farrell says

Through baptism and the sacrament of marriage, Catholic families have a special grace and are a gift to the church even if, too often, that grace and gift have not been recognized, said Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity,... Friday, January 8, 2021

Pope Francis will not baptize infants on feast day this year

The choral cries of newborn babies will not fill the Sistine Chapel in 2021 because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Pope Francis to cancel his annual celebration of infant baptisms on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Pope announces yearlong reflection on family, 'Amoris Laetitia'

As the fifth anniversary of his apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" approaches, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church will dedicate more than a year to focusing on the family and conjugal love. During his Sunday Angelus address Dec.... Monday, December 28, 2020

Pope encourages young people to pray together, support each other

Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented European young adults from praying in the New Year together in Turin, Italy, moving the Taize prayer gathering online has allowed them to involve their peers from around the world in proclaiming "hope in good... Monday, December 28, 2020

Pope at Christmas: Jesus' birth brings hope in troubling times

The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled times, Pope Francis said Christmas Eve. Friday, December 25, 2020