Trust in God, humanity makes world shine brighter, papal preacher says December 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News Courageous trust in God, oneself and others is needed to see the good in one’s life and to be able to embrace a difficult and imperfect world, said the preacher of the papal household.
Pope calls for end to foreign debt, death penalty ahead of Jubilee Year December 12, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has called on all nations to eliminate the death penalty, to divert a fixed percentage of arms spending to a global fund to fight hunger and climate change, and to cancel the international debt of developing nations as concrete ways to usher in a new era of hope.
Fight against poverty must be based on Gospel, social doctrine, pope says December 10, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that Advent would be a time of spiritual renewal to build up a civilization of love.
Pope’s prayer network mobilizes Catholics to bring compassion to world December 7, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Prayer has the power to transform today’s Catholics into modern-day apostles who can respond to what the world truly needs, said the new acting international director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
People must love truth, learn to listen, welcome all, says Dominican December 6, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, Vocations, World News Two cardinals-to-be will stand out in a sea of red during a solemn consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica when Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals Dec. 7.
Pope Francis receives new all-electric popemobile December 5, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis received a new, emission-free, all-electric popemobile from representatives of Mercedes-Benz, the German car manufacturer that has been supplying vehicles for the popes for nearly 100 years.
Homilies must be short, about Jesus, inspired by the Spirit, pope says December 4, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said.
Pope asks the faithful to pray for God’s gift of hope December 3, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News The pope’s message encouraging prayers “for pilgrims of hope” was released by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Dec. 3.
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus December 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.
Ceasefire, dialogue are the only paths to peace, pope says December 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis praised a new ceasefire reached in Lebanon, prayed for Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza, and appealed to world leaders to help put an end to the war in Ukraine.
Cardinal warns war in Ukraine could spiral out of control November 22, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The situation in Ukraine is very “worrisome” and could spiral out of control, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Priests need better formation in church history to share Gospel, pope says November 22, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News A true study and understanding of the church’s history and experience are needed to help priests better interpret today’s world, to make the Gospel more relevant and to counter ideologies and distorted narratives about the church, Pope Francis said.
