Mission is oxygen for Christian life, pope tells missionary institutes May 14, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Missions, News, Vatican, World News The proclamation of the Gospel is not an optional or secondary part of the church’s life, Pope Francis said.
It’s unfair, humiliating if only the rich can build a family, pope says May 12, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Starting a family and having children has become a kind of herculean task when instead it should be valued and supported by everyone, Pope Francis said at a meeting in Rome on Italy’s severe decline in population growth.
People should be free to choose, not forced, to migrate, pope says in message May 11, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Eliminating the root causes of forced migration means ensuring everyone has an equal share in the common good, their fundamental rights are respected and their lives can flourish through integral human development, Pope Francis said.
Jesus shows what path to take, especially in times of trouble, pope says May 8, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians have no need to be afraid or hopeless because Jesus always tells the faithful where they are going and how to get there, Pope Francis said.
Church must protect its huge audiovisual archives, media assets, pope says May 6, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News There is real “cultural urgency” for the entire Catholic Church to preserve its audiovisual, documentary and other media archives and assets, Pope Francis said.
Pope to safeguarding commission: Be kind, bring hope, heal broken lives May 5, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons must be a priority for everyone in the church, Pope Francis said.
Dialogue requires sincerity, respect, pope tells Christian, Muslim leaders May 5, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Interreligious dialogue requires sincerity and mutual respect to be fruitful, Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders.
U.S.-based Cross Catholic Outreach continues support for pope’s efforts May 2, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, World News A Florida-based Catholic relief and development organization has been playing an important part in assisting with Pope Francis’ aid efforts for Ukraine, the organization’s president said.
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says April 27, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences and perspectives, Pope Francis said.
Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says April 26, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News As part of his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization, Pope Francis spoke about nuns and monks.
Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Before reciting the midday “Regina Coeli” prayer with about 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel reading, Luke 24:13-35, which describes the Risen Jesus’ encounter with the disciples heading to Emmaus.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue.
