Christians must not be oppressed by guilt, but filled with joy, pope says January 25, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must not “put pressure on others” to convert or induce in them “feelings of guilt,” but take a weight off their shoulders through joyfully sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Mass media needs more kindness, truth spoken with charity, pope says January 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News The media and the field of communications need to exercise more kindness and share the truth with charity, Pope Francis said.
Vatican funding for charitable works totals $10.7 million in 2022; $2.2 million alone goes to needs in Ukraine January 23, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Polish Cardinal Krajewski, spent $2.2 million (2 million euros) in 2022 for humanitarian help in Ukraine.
Wage peace each day in life to overcome monster of war, pope says January 23, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Even though war seems to be an “invincible monster,” everyone is called to be a peacemaker, Pope Francis told a group of people severely wounded in the line of duty.
God’s word, mercy must be shared with everyone, pope says January 23, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments “Jesus ‘reaches out’ to tell us that God’s mercy is for everyone,” Pope Francis said in his homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 22, the church’s celebration of Sunday of the Word of God.
Long homilies are ‘a disaster,’ keep it under 10 minutes, pope says January 23, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said.
Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa January 22, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation, consoling the victims of violence but also emphasizing the importance of each person sowing peace in the family, the neighborhood and the nation.
To improve liturgy, involve the people, pope says January 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Religious celebrations must foster the “fruitful participation of the people of God” and not just of the clergy, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays God will strengthen commitment to defending all human life January 20, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News As the Biden administration and state governments look at ways to expand or restrict access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, Pope Francis prayed that God would strengthen people’s commitment to protecting human life at every stage.
Pope expresses concern over tensions on the Baltic Sea January 19, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Baltic Sea, shared by Russia and northern European countries, is a “source of life threatened by human action,” Pope Francis said.
Interreligious dialogue leads to care for planet, pope tells Buddhists January 19, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Interreligious dialogue can combat climate change by tapping into the “profound richness” of faith traditions to promote a sense of “ecological responsibility” and conversion, Pope Francis said.
To be pastoral, look to the Good Shepherd, pope says January 18, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians must develop a pastoral heart to care for those who have not heard the Gospel or who have left the fold, Pope Francis said.
