Christ was born to touch people’s hearts and show that love is the power that changes the course of history, Pope Francis said.
God offers many ways to face life’s challenges, choices, pope says
Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said.
Kids help pope celebrate 86th birthday with cake, circus performers
The day after he turned 86, Pope Francis met with volunteers, family members and children receiving care from a Vatican pediatric clinic.
Pope advances sainthood causes, including first ‘martyr’ of charity
Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of members of a Polish family who were sheltering a Jewish family during World War II, and, for the first time, advanced the sainthood cause of a candidate under the category of heroically offering his life out of loving service to others.
Joyful Revolution: Happiness takes courage, rebellious spirit, pope says
According to Pope Francis, it takes courage and the grit of a “revolutionary” not only to follow Christ in today’s world, but also to be genuinely happy along the way.
Pope returns Parthenon marbles in Vatican collection to Greece
Expressing his desire to bear witness to “the truth,” Pope Francis is returning three marble fragments that were originally from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, according to the Vatican.
Pope: World needs more diplomatic, joint efforts between nations
Welcoming new ambassadors to the Vatican from Belize, Bahamas, Thailand, Norway, Mongolia, Niger, Uganda and Sudan Dec. 15, the pope thanked the nations they represent for the many ways they contribute “to the common good not only of their citizens but of our entire human family.”
Put down the phone, look to God, look at others, pope tells kids
Pope Francis encouraged youngsters to put down their phones to spend time praying and looking at other people to see their needs.
Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Disarmament is the only way to build a peaceful future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. “We need to imagine and build a new concept of peace and international solidarity, remembering that so many countries and peoples are asking to be heard and represented,” he said. “We need courage […]
Church must take seriously the problems, needs of workers, pope says
All workers should feel welcomed by the church and know that their needs and problems are taken seriously, Pope Francis said.
Pope approves new law strengthening oversight of Vatican-related entities
Pope Francis has approved a new law strengthening the oversight of Vatican-related foundations and nonprofit organizations as well as detailing sanctions and clarifying existing norms on transparency, accountability and mandated compliance with anti-money laundering measures.
Advent is opportunity to get off pedestal of superiority, pope says
The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous and pretending to be self-sufficient, Pope Francis said.