Tag: Pope Francis
The devil is a big loser, but he still manages to...
VATICAN CITY — The devil is “a loser,” but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.
The devil “seduces us; he...
Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions
VATICAN CITY -- The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be...
How the Catholic church can welcome young families
Many people have assumed that once millennials started to grow older and have kids, a large number would return to the church or become...
Vatican issues instruction on improving canon law studies
VATICAN CITY — The changes in canon law Pope Francis made to ensure that marriage annulment cases were handled more quickly, more pastorally and...
Pope Francis on God’s call to holiness – defend all human...
Rejoice and be glad, Jesus is calling you to be holy!
Ah, but you might say “Holiness is for saintly people like the pope. But...
Curiosity can lead to dangerous paths, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Although a healthy curiosity can lead to new discoveries, too much curiosity can open the door to dangerous things that harm...
Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age, pope says
VATICAN CITY -- In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to...
Pope asks Catholics to pray the rosary for peace each day...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis prayed that the hopes for peace strengthened by the meeting of the leaders of North and South Korea...
Pope, others mourn death of British toddler Alfie Evans
LIVERPOOL, England (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he was mourning the death of English toddler Alfie Evans, who died four days after doctors withdrew...
Chilean clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After private meetings with Pope Francis, three survivors of clergy sexual abuse from Chile said they felt they had been...