vatican news Black Catholic MinistryNewsRacial JusticeVaticanWorld News After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope Rhina GuidosJune 4, 20206 min read “The Holy Father said that he wanted to congratulate me for the words I am saying,” Bishop Seitz said, Black Catholic MinistryNewsRacial JusticeRespect LifeVaticanVideoWorld News Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue Carol GlatzJune 3, 20202 min read Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, pope says on Pentecost Junno Arocho EstevesMay 31, 20205 min read Just as the apostles were united once they received the Holy Spirit, the church is united by that same spirit and not by keeping company just with those who agree on a certain interpretation of Christian teaching, Pope Francis said on Pentecost. CoronavirusNewsSportsVaticanWorld News Sporting event shows values needed in pandemic aftermath, pope says Junno Arocho EstevesMay 21, 20203 min read Sports can offer a unique witness of unity that can build a “bridge of peace” between men and women of different religions and cultures and promote solidarity, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday Carol GlatzMay 18, 20203 min read St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic Cindy WoodenMay 14, 20203 min read At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’ Cindy WoodenMay 12, 20203 min read The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among “the saints next door,” dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News In new biography, Pope Benedict says world threatened by humanism Catholic News ServiceMay 4, 20203 min read In a newly published biography, Retired Pope Benedict XVI said the Catholic Church is threatened by a “worldwide dictatorship of seemingly humanist ideologies.” CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News On Good Shepherd Sunday, pope remembers fallen priests, doctors Junno Arocho EstevesMay 4, 20203 min read Priests and doctors who gave their lives caring for the spiritual and physical well-being of others during the coronavirus pandemic are like Jesus, the good shepherd, who laid down his life for his flock, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I Carol GlatzApril 28, 20204 min read Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of “the smiling pope.” Previous 1 … 186 187 188 … 192 Next