Pope asks Scandinavian Catholics to persevere in evangelization February 4, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Vatican, World News There is no greater work that Christians can perform than “transmitting the saving message of the Gospel to others,” Pope Francis said, especially among those on the margins of society.
Presentation in the temple shows how God lives among us, pope says February 3, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God’s closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.
AI must serve, not replace, teacher-student relationship, Vatican says February 2, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Schools, Vatican, World News The use of artificial intelligence in schools must not threaten “the indispensable relationship between teacher and student” that lies at the heart of education, the Vatican said.
Pope calls on Valencia seminarians to bring hope to devastated region January 31, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News In the wake of the deadly flooding that killed 216 people in Valencia, Spain, Pope Francis told seminarians and seminary staff from the region to immerse themselves in the suffering of their people and give them signs of hope.
Pope: Giving marginalized people hope is key to peace January 30, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News Nations should put people affected by poverty, illness, migration and other marginalized groups at the heart of social and economic considerations during the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis said.
Hope amid suffering leads to God, pope says in message for world’s sick January 28, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News While the Holy Year 2025 refrain, “Hope does not disappoint,” can be difficult for those suffering from illness to embrace, Christians are called to recognize God’s closeness even in moments of weakness or despair, Pope Francis said.
Catholic communication must engage with the world, pope says January 27, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Journalism, News, Vatican, World News Church communications cannot exist in an “enclosure” in which Catholics merely talk among themselves and do not engage with the outside world, Pope Francis said.
Guiding souls: Jubilee volunteers lead pilgrims across Holy Door January 26, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News Before the millions of pilgrims expected to come to Rome during the Holy Year 2025 cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, they will be met by smiling faces and lime green jackets.
Vatican doctrine chief: Cases of spiritual abuse demand clear canon law January 24, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Code of Canon Law must more directly address the frequent spiritual manipulation and abuse of office wrought by members of the church to solicit sex, the Vatican’s doctrinal chief said.
Let hope lead your lives, pope tells seminarians January 17, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News During the Holy Year 2025, which is centered on proclaiming a message of hope, Pope Francis told future priests to let hope be the guiding principle of their lives.
Priesthood is a gift meant to be given for others, pope says January 16, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, Vocations, World News A priestly vocation is not merely a path toward salvation for the one who is called but should be a continuous self-gift that aligns each priest’s life with God’s plans for them, Pope Francis said.
Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at pope’s request January 15, 2025By Justin McLellan OSV News Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences.
