Tag: Pope Francis

Dear Friends in Christ, During Holy Week, the Gospel readings come to life in a special way as we gather to celebrate the life, death,...

VATICAN CITY -- A draft of the proposed apostolic constitution for reforming and governing the Roman Curia will soon be sent out to leaders...

VATICAN CITY — Ten years after Pope Benedict XVI established personal ordinariates for Catholics coming from the Anglican tradition, the Vatican has issued a...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has asked an Italian nun, who has been on the frontlines in the fight against human trafficking, to write...

VATICAN CITY — The life of a young person and the vocation to which God calls each one is “holy ground” that pastors and...

VATICAN CITY — Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in...

RABAT, Morocco (CNS) -- Celebrating Mass with members of Morocco's tiny Catholic community, Pope Francis praised them for the many ways they "bear witness...

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME  -- To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also...

VATICAN CITY -- To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring. The viral video of him...