Shut off cellphone, open Bible for Lent, pope tells faithful February 26, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Bible, Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, Video, World News Lent is a time to remove all distractions and bitterness from one’s life in order to better hear God and those who suffer silently and need help, Pope Francis said.
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience February 19, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said.
Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel February 18, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.
Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod February 17, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has decided the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in the fall of 2022, but he has not announced the theme for the gathering, the Vatican said.
Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region February 12, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Pope Francis acknowledged the serious shortage of priests in remote areas of the Amazon, but he insisted not all avenues have been exhausted to address the issue.
Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community February 12, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with “Amazonian features.”
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues February 11, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation.
Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican January 24, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope that his Roman Catholic mother will be pleased with the visit.
Pope urges bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues January 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.
Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy January 14, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of a book defending priestly celibacy, said Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Vatican official who coordinated work on the book.
Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write book defending priestly celibacy January 13, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Since marriage and priesthood both demand the total devotion and self-giving of a man to his vocation, “it does not seem possible to realize both vocations simultaneously,” retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a new book.
Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats January 9, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.
