Pope Francis appealed to the government of Pakistan to take steps to ensure the safety of the country’s Christians and other minorities the day after a […]
Pope asks Pakistan government to ensure safety of Christians
Amid security concerns, pope leads solemn Good Friday liturgy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Entering in silence and lying prostrate on the floor in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis commemorated […]
Amid prayer and fear, Muslim refugee family thanks pope for help
ROME (CNS) — Walking in a crowded Rome neighborhood with his prayer beads wrapped around one hand, Hassan said, “You must write: Big thanks to the […]
Pope names Archbishop Bernard Hebda as Archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernard Hebda, 56, archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Archbishop Hebda has served as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis since […]
Holy Week is memorial of God’s infinite mercy, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s love is limitless and the church’s Holy Week services offer Christians a deeper understanding of his infinite mercy, Pope Francis said. […]
Pope condemns ‘blind violence,’ offers prayers after Brussels attacks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, condemning the “blind violence” of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families […]
In his passion, Jesus reveals the God of mercy, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as the crowds and government officials tried to dodge responsibility for Jesus’ fate after he was arrested, so today too many […]
Closed doors, hearts cause suffering to innocent migrants, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like the people of Israel in exile, migrants forced from their homeland due to war and persecution are often left to suffer […]