Tag: Pope Francis

Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the Church and its role in the world

13 Sep

Cardinal Zuppi visits China as envoy promoting peace in Ukraine

08 Sep

Vatican offers details on how synod will work, media access

Pope arrives in Mongolia, the ‘heart of Asia’

25 Aug

Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, pope says

21 Aug

Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment

15 Aug

Pope entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, assumed into heaven

14 Aug

Pope prays for Maui victims, makes appeal for migration reform

09 Aug

WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says

05 Aug

Pope calls for new Marian devotion at Fátima: ‘Our Lady in a Hurry’

25 Jul

U.S. set to have fifth largest delegation at World Youth Day

19 Jul

Pope visits summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

10 Jul

Look to God with childlike wonder, pope says

07 Jul

Pope institutes commission to share the stories of new martyrs

13 Jun

Pope’s message of hope launched into space to orbit Earth

07 Jun

Pope plans to write document dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux

05 Jun

Pope asks Catholics to welcome everyone, create communion

19 May

Man arrested after car breaches Vatican gate, drawing gunfire from police

16 May

Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service

09 May

Holy Year 2025 website to go live; registration opens in the fall

02 May

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

17 Apr

People wounded in life should find welcome in the Church, pope says

12 Apr

‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just argue

10 Apr

Share Easter joy with others, pope urges

30 Mar

U.S. Catholic bishops call on faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery during hospitalization

24 Mar

Category: Reviews

Movie review: ‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’

22 Mar

Pope asks Catholics to renew consecration of world to Mary every March 25

13 Mar

He has ‘changed our lives,’ say those in need about Francis, the ‘pope of the poor’

06 Mar

Oceans are gift from God, must be used fairly and sustainably, pope says

21 Feb

Pope Francis has brought ‘new life, fresh air’ to Muslim-Catholic relations, say experts

07 Feb

Pope saddened by ‘huge loss of life’ after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

31 Jan

Pope arrives in Congo after praying on flight for migrants

24 Jan

Mass media needs more kindness, truth spoken with charity, pope says

17 Jan

Nothing can diminish the value of any human being, pope says

05 Jan

Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest where 2 canonized popes were buried

28 Dec

Love comes first, pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales

26 Dec

Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says

19 Dec

Children help pope celebrate 86th birthday

14 Dec

Celebrate Christmas ‘with Ukraine in your hearts,’ pope says, urging aid

13 Dec

Global Church seeing how pope’s vision of synodality involves everyone

12 Dec

Physical vulnerability can be a resource for society, the Church, pope says

08 Dec

Pope enlists a willing warrior to spread the message of ‘Laudato Si”

05 Dec

Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges

21 Nov

Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King

04 Nov

Religious leaders must build community, unity, peace, pope says

31 Oct

Pope’s November prayer intention: ‘For children who suffer’

24 Oct

Pope: Church’s concern for the family goes beyond focus on couples

07 Oct

French Jesuit, South African Jewish scholar win Ratzinger Prize

21 Sep

Prayers, support needed for those with Alzheimer’s disease, pope says

15 Sep

Pope urges world leaders to ‘work for peace, not weapons’

10 Sep

The best is yet to come

09 Sep

British Catholics, Pope Francis pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

02 Sep

Pope prays for ‘beloved Argentina’ after assassination attempt against VP

Laudato Si’ message gets added attention as Season of Creation opens

24 Aug

By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals

23 Aug

Prayers, action urged worldwide during Season of Creation Sept. 1 to Oct. 4

22 Aug

Service is a calling for all, not a select few, pope says

15 Aug

Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success

09 Aug

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, pope tells young people

08 Aug

Ambassador says pope will visit Ukraine before Kazakhstan trip

19 Jul

Vatican investments must follow Catholic social teaching, new policy says

18 Jul

Pope: Listening to God’s word comes first, activity next

12 Jul

Pope: Young people called to look beyond ‘shortsighted’ ideologies

17 Jun

Pope: Interreligious cooperation is needed to tackle threats to people, planet

13 Jun

Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa

01 Jun

Pope asks Mary, Queen of Peace, to end war in Ukraine and everywhere

23 May

Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week

10 May

Liturgy must lead to awe, unity, mission, pope says

05 May

Vatican releases pope’s message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

‘Journeying together’ is at heart of Church’s synods, synodal preparations

17 Apr

Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says

15 Apr

Before washing prisoners’ feet, pope tells them God always forgives

11 Apr

Victory is not raising a flag on pile of rubble, pope says on Palm Sunday

04 Apr

Balancing act: Papal trip highlights complexities of migration crisis

21 Mar

Pope promulgates Curia reform, emphasizing Church’s missionary nature

16 Mar

Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary

14 Mar

Lent is a time to wake up, pray more, care for others, pope says

09 Mar

Church needs women saints, pope tells conference

02 Mar

Pope thanks Poland for welcoming Ukrainian refugees

25 Feb

Pope visits Russian Embassy to express concern over war

23 Feb

Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine

16 Feb

Pope chooses theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

08 Feb

Looking forward to the Lenten journey 2022

02 Feb

Praying for peace, looking toward Olympics, pope emphasizes unity

31 Jan

Accurate information is a human right, pope tells Catholic communicators

28 Jan

Ukraine deserves peace, Pope Francis says

20 Dec

Pope: Be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus

13 Dec

Prepare for Christmas by serving others, pope says

09 Dec

Pope closes Year of St. Joseph with marginalized young adults

02 Dec

Meeting Cypriot leaders, pope urges dialogue for peace, care for migrants

29 Nov

Pope: Discrimination against people with disabilities must end

24 Nov

Synodality described as an opportunity to hear God’s call to the Church

05 Nov

Pope plans Dec. 2-6 visit to Cyprus and Greece

02 Nov

‘Entire human family’ must help solve climate crisis, say Catholic leaders

27 Oct

Climate, migration among issues Catholics hope Biden, pope will discuss

13 Oct

Recognizing miracle, pope clears way for beatification of John Paul I

11 Oct

Pope blesses nun held captive nearly five years by insurgents in Mali

24 Sep

Synodal process looks to hear from voices on the margins of the Church

20 Sep

Greatness is measured by service, pope says

20 Sep

2022: ‘The Year of Communion: Unity in Creed, Worship and Life’

Make the brave choice to lead a simpler, eco-friendly life, pope says

26 Aug

“Just Mercy” screening and panel discussion

20 Aug

Courage needed to place needs of others first, cardinal says

18 Aug

Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in ad campaign

12 Jul

Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope

06 Jul

Pope in ‘good condition’ after surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

14 Jun

Hope comes from noticing God at work even in small things, pope says

07 Jun

Eucharist is bread of sinners, not reward of saints, pope says

25 May

Pope to students: Rediscover importance of face-to-face relationships

04 May

Pope approves canonizations

22 Apr

Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic

Pope prays newly beatified martyrs inspire greater fidelity to God

12 Apr

Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God’s mercy

08 Apr

Category: Reviews

Movie review: ‘Francesco’

17 Mar

Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence

08 Mar

Living the beatitudes can change the world, pope says in Iraq

05 Mar

For Lent, ask if one’s life is centered on God or oneself, pope says

Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them, pope says

Media guidance from a pope and a saint, both named Francis

21 Jan

Pope advances sainthood causes of pro-life geneticist Lejeune, others

12 Jan

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

04 Jan

Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph

14 Dec

‘Fratelli tutti:’ An encyclical for all brothers and sisters

09 Dec

Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph

08 Dec

Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast

29 Oct

Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase

22 Oct

Bishop Coyne comments on Pope Francis interview

21 Oct

True prayer, like true faith, leads to care for others, pope says

21 Sep

Saying ‘thank you’ to God is a beautiful prayer, pope tells children

09 Sep

Common good, not greed, must motivate search for vaccine, pope says

Pope: Jubilee for the Earth a time for restoring bond with God, creation

24 Aug

Charity is path to perfection when done for Jesus, pope says

27 Jul

The gift of wisdom is fit for a king and the rest of us

22 Jul

Summer heat and cool air

21 Jul

Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

03 Jun

Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

20 May

Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, pope says

19 May

Vatican announces Laudato Si’ anniversary year

12 May

Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’

06 May

Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian millennial

01 May

On St. Joseph feast day, pope prays for workers, employers

28 Apr

Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I

27 Apr

Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after rosary

Divine Mercy Sunday seen as chance to receive Christ’s mercy ‘anew’

At Mass, pope prays for unity, fidelity in difficult time

Saints ‘dared to dream’ of ‘vibrant missionary Church’

06 Apr

Pope on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others

02 Apr

Youth called to a life of holiness

28 Mar

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

26 Mar

What is a plenary indulgence?

23 Mar

Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27

19 Mar

Pope requests recitation of Luminous Mysteries of rosary today

18 Mar

Christianity without mercy is impossible, pope says

18 Mar

Reflections on Lent

12 Mar

Text of pope’s prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic

03 Mar

Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May

28 Feb

Humanity, ethics must be at center of AI technology, pope says

23 Feb

Lent as a time for embraces

Over time, certain passages of scripture reach beyond the realm of the sacred to find a place [...]

21 Feb

‘Laudato Si” at 5: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action

Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment set the path five years ago and now a new effort by the [...]

Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region

10 Feb

Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says

18 Jan

Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican

31 Dec

God is at work in the world, pope says at prayer service closing 2019

09 Dec

Pope calls for teaching youth to be active citizens

04 Dec

Pope demands action for failing fight against climate change

02 Dec

Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchanted by a Nativity scene

26 Nov

Panelists say from day one, pope showed world he’d be a pastor

22 Nov

Forever in bluejeans: Icon painter brings Minnesota martyr to life

20 Nov

Welcoming pope after long flight, Thais keep it warm and informal

19 Nov

Pope calls for action against destructive culture of food waste

29 Oct

Caring for common home requires deep ecological conversion, synod says

15 Oct

Students learn sustainability protects God’s creation

Sustainability is a lesson that even the leader of a green-minded school admits she is learning. [...]

08 Oct

Synod members call for greater role of women, laity in ministry

03 Oct

Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents

01 Oct

Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God

30 Sep

When indigenous lands are invaded, isolated people die

18 Sep

It is good: Bishop Coyne’s message for the Season of Creation

06 Sep

In Amazon’s cities, indigenous people are often invisible

28 Aug

English bishop finds concrete ways to encourage eco-friendly practices

28 Aug

Pope: Proclaim God’s love through care for needy

15 Aug

Assumption feast invites people to look to heaven with hope, pope says

12 Aug

Pope approves new statutes for Vatican bank

07 Aug

Church is a mother to all, remains close to those who suffer, pope says

05 Aug

Pope Francis joins prayers for victims of bloody weekend in U.S.

01 Aug

Hush hour: Spirituality of silence is a journey toward God, priest says

26 Jul

Catholic leaders object to reinstatement of federal death penalty

23 Jul

Pope: Church needs apostolate of prevention to protect minors from abuse

12 Jul

Praising God for gift of creation leads to respect for it, pope says

10 Jul

South America’s Amazon: culturally diverse, globally important

03 Jul

Pope to celebrate Mass with migrants, refugees

27 Jun

Christian community a place of welcome, solidarity, pope says

10 Jun

Catholic education key to fighting indifference, pope says

05 Jun

Walking together, Christians experience unity in diversity, pope says

28 May

Prenatal diagnosis of illness is no excuse for abortion, pope says

24 May

Pope: Sport strengthens friendships, brings out best of body, mind

22 May

Throwing away food is like throwing away people, pope says

15 May

Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says

14 May

Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows official pilgrimages to Medjugorje

12 May

Thank God for mothers

10 May

Pope discusses deaconesses, need for nuns to be servants not ‘maids’

09 May

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

06 May

Pope Francis visits refugees in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 6.

01 May

God never tricks, traps or tempts people to sin, Pope Francis says

29 Apr

A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80th birthday

On Good Friday, papal preacher says cross brings hope to the oppressed

18 Apr

Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

Embrace the cross, trust God will triumph, pope says on Palm Sunday

10 Apr

All are debtors before God’s love, forgiveness, pope says

02 Apr

USCCB leaders say apostolic exhortation a call to invest in young people

01 Apr

Spread mercy, build fraternity, pope urges Morocco’s Christian minority

06 Mar

Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says

04 Mar

Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

27 Feb

Death penalty a ‘grave’ violation of human right to life, pope says

21 Feb

Vatican summit opens with acknowledgment of evil committed

20 Feb

To know God is to know love, pope says

13 Feb

Sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty advance

13 Feb

Live ‘Laudato Si’’ this Lent

Caritas reps from Latin America look for ways to build on ‘Laudato Si”

06 Feb

Witness to Christ with love, pope tells Catholics on Arabian Peninsula

‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats

31 Dec

Time passes, but God’s love endures, pope says as 2018 ends

26 Dec

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace

25 Dec

Pope at Christmas: Come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity

10 Dec

Pope: Prepare for Christ’s birth by recognizing mistakes, sowing peace

04 Dec

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

26 Nov

Kingdom based on love, not power, brings true peace, pope says

20 Nov

Helping the poor is not a papal fad, but a duty, pope says

16 Nov

Pope makes surprise visit to mobile clinic in St. Peter’s Square

06 Nov

Pope focuses on ‘good politics’ for 2019 World Peace Day message

01 Nov

Bible has power to transform lives, pope says

30 Oct

Catholic groups urge humane treatment of migrants headed to border

Mercy, love can heal wounded marriages, pope says

03 Oct

Listen to young people, be open to change, cardinal tells synod

02 Oct

Guardian angels are life’s traveling companions, pope says

14 Sep

Pope to visit Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia

10 Sep

Pope praises evangelization through prayer, care for creation, welcome

03 Sep

Pope: Pray, act to protect clean water, guarantee access to it

26 Aug

At Knock shrine, pope again begs forgiveness for betrayal of abuse

26 Aug

Pope meets survivors of abuse in Ireland

25 Aug

Faith strengthens marriage, makes love grow, pope says

21 Aug

Pope says he sees continuity, not rupture in ‘Amoris Laetitia’

02 Aug

Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is ‘inadmissible’

24 Jul

Society for the Propagation of the Faith

05 Jun

Pope: Seek Christ in ‘abandoned tabernacles’ of poor, lonely

15 May

Pope’s Lamborghini fetches nearly $1 million for charity at auction

14 May

Category: Reviews

Movie Review: ‘Pope Francis: A Man of His Word’

03 May

Pope: Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age

02 May

Missionaries of Mercy

30 Apr

Pope asks Catholics to pray the rosary for peace each day in May

10 Apr

USCCB president praises pope for ‘powerful words’ calling all to holiness

05 Apr

Upcoming apostolic exhortation: ‘Rejoice and Be Glad’

29 Mar

Jesus does not give up on anyone, pope tells prisoners

25 Mar

‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass

05 Mar

Pope adds feast of Mary, mother of the Church to universal calendar

09 Jan

Pope to diplomats: World peace depends on right to life, disarmament

09 Jan

Welcoming new Americans

05 Jan

Unwrapping the Good News

03 Jan

Ephipany festival in Rome

16 Dec

Pope: Coldest hearts can be warmed by Christmas cheer

05 Dec

Don’t wait to be perfect to answer vocational call, pope says

28 Nov

Prayers for peace in South Sudan, Congo

20 Nov

First World Day of the Poor

15 Nov

‘Papal’ Lamborghini gift to be auctioned for charity

14 Nov

World Day of the Poor is Nov. 19

01 Nov

New Tool to use ‘Laudato Si” to measure, rank Nations’ Development

Example of the Saints

11 Sep

Pope Amends Church Law on Mass Translations

(CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec)An altar server holds a copy of a Roman Missal during Mass at St. [...]

World Day of Prayer for Creation

Pope Announces new Cardinals

21 Apr

Category: Schools

Catholic Schools Care for Creation

In response to Burlington Bishop Christopher J. Coyne's call for a Year of Creation focused on Pope [...]

Via Crucis Meditations Highlight Victory of Love

Way of the Cross Highlights Victory of Love

13 Apr

Pope Washes 12 Inmates’ Feet

04 Apr

Integral Development means being in Relationship, says Pope

30 Mar

Loving Families Bring Joy, Mercy to World, says Pope

01 Mar

Pope: Lent Breathes Life into World

15 Feb