Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4, the conclusion of the Year of Mercy jubilee for those engaged […]
Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4; pope sets other sainthood dates
U.S. Sec. Kerry congratulates Pope Francis on 3rd anniversary
(Vatican Radio) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has extended official congratulations to Pope Francis on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Holy Father’s […]
Pope Francis meets with CEO of Instagram, Kevin Systrom
Pope Francis on Friday met with the CEO and co-founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom. The photo-sharing social network was founded in 2010, and bought by Facebook […]
Pope Francis meets new President of Argentina
Pope Francis on Saturday morning received in audience the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, who subsequently met with the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, […]
Catholic archbishop, Orthodox leader see significance in Havana meeting
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — The U.S. archbishop who is co-chair of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation and an archdeacon who helps lead Orthodox ecumenical efforts in […]
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill,” […]
Pope tells Mexican prisoners society needs system of ‘social health’
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (CNS) — Pope Francis urged society to rethink its ideas of locking up inmates and throwing away the key, calling such an approach […]
Pope Francis tells Mexican bishops be unified, speak out on tough issues
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis demanded forceful denunciations of drug violence in Mexico from the country’s bishops, who have preferred timid pronouncements instead of speaking […]