Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Pope saddened by church attack in Burkina Faso
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his closeness to and prayers for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic Church in Burkina Faso,...
Pope Francis to new priests: Be merciful ministers of Christ
VATICAN CITY — The priesthood is not a "cultural association or a union," but a ministry of mercy anchored on Christ's mission to bring...
Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses, says Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — A diocese that cares more about being an organized workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism...
Chilean bishops fear new measure would enforce breaking confession seal
VATICAN CITY — Chilean bishops said that while they support legislation requiring priests and religious authorities to report crimes, they also fear that an...
Pope Francis: God’s glory is shown on the cross
VATICAN CITY -- The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus' sacrifice on the...
Notre Dame fire showed that beauty still matters, art historian says
VATICAN CITY -- As people in Paris and around the world watched in horror as flames consumed the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral, the...
Pope Francis: Organ donation fosters culture of life, however, must be...
VATICAN CITY — When done ethically and free of charge, organ donation is a selfless gesture that contributes to fostering a culture of life,...
Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello draws devoted to see...
MANOPPELLO, Italy -- At the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, visitors see a transparent cloth encased between two glass panes within an...
Pope Francis gives topical interview on arms dealing, immigration, abortion and...
VATICAN CITY — Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in...
Pope Francis: Access to clean, fresh water must be defended
VATICAN CITY -- Access to clean, fresh water is a fundamental human right that must be defended, especially in poor areas where men, women...