The military mantra of “suck it up” and an intense love for the Catholic faith drove Cheryl Tobin to reach new heights — the cupola of […]
Military mantra, Catholic faith drove terminally ill woman to meet the pope
Pope tells women religious Vatican will study women deacons
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told the heads of women’s religious orders from around the world that he would set up a commission to study […]
God doesn’t barter, rewarding the good, punishing the bad, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation has nothing to do with the tidy business of bartering — earning God’s love in return for good behavior, Pope Francis […]
Pope tells struggling Europe he has a dream for its future
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Europe faces an unprecedented influx of immigrants and refugees while struggling to counter continued economic woes, Pope Francis urged the continent […]
An ocean of tears calls for mercy, compassion, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tears shed by men, women and children around the world each day cry out for mercy, compassion and consolation, Pope Francis […]
In latest document, pope speaks from heart about motherhood
Pope Francis, in his apostolic exhortation “The Joy of Love” (“Amoris Laetitia”), speaks to mothers from his heart as a man who truly honored and revered […]
Pope promises wine, not beer, to fulfill military challenge
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis receives countless gifts, but most do not require anything in return. However, at his audience with members of the military […]
Reconciliation with God, others is key to peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For peace in the family, community and nation, people need to recognize their faults and ask forgiveness, Pope Francis told thousands of […]