Pope Francis began the service praying that God would “open our eyes, that we may see the evil we have committed, and touch our hearts, that we may be converted to you.”
Confession is more about God’s forgiveness than our sins, pope says
Sunday Scripture reading: March 27, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Lent
First reading: Jos 5:9-12
Second reading: 2 Cor 5:17-21
Gospel: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Vatican releases guidelines for intercultural ministry for migrants
Catholic communities are invited to grow in the joy of encounter and to recognize the new life that migrants bring with them, Pope Francis said, marking the release of a Vatican document on ministering to migrants in a multicultural world.
Atonement friars at assembly discuss pope’s call for ‘Synod on Synodality’
The assembly included facilitated dialogue in response to Pope Francis’ call for a “Synod on Synodality,” an exploration of the life and mission of the Catholic Church.
Jesuitical marks five years; ‘young, hip and lay’ podcast has global reach
With over a million total downloads and about 40,000-50,000 downloads per month, Jesuitical has reached listeners globally, grown an online community, found financial supporters and is even hosting a pilgrimage to Italy in September.
St. Bernadette’s relics to begin first tour to U.S. in Florida in April
In June, the tour will make stops in Appleton and New Franken, Wis., and Bismarck, N.D.
Opening Curia posts to laity, pope is implementing Vatican II, experts say
The pope has promulgated the constitution reorganizing the Roman Curia to highlight its role in promoting the church as a community of missionary disciples.
Vatican releases pope’s Lent, Holy Week, Easter schedule
The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which includes the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum for the first time in two years.