Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain.
Aiding migrants ‘goes against the tide’ today, top Jesuit says
Using forced deportations and detainment to deal with migration is “a scandal,” said Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits.
Riches can be burdens, preventing people from following Jesus, pope says
Jesus loves people as they are, not based on their merit or righteousness, said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience.
Pope begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says
As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said.
Pope sends papal almoner to deliver ambulances funded by US Catholics
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.
Peace, care for creation linked, dicastery says
“Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1.
Holy Spirit is source of peace, harmony, fraternity, pope says
The Catholic Church is a new and reconciled humanity thanks to the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is the source of communion, harmony and fraternity, Pope Francis wrote.
St. John Paul II tirelessly served church, embraced world, cardinal says
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Pope prays people stare less at screens, connect more face-to-face
Technology should be used to improve people’s lives and to connect people as members of one human family, Pope Francis said.
Pope stable; his lung infection slightly improved, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.
Christian joy is trusting in God in every situation, pope writes
Christian joy is for everyone, not just for a privileged few, Pope Francis wrote.
God’s mercy, forgiveness pave the path toward hope, pope writes
God’s forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote.