ROME (CNS) — While the Catholic Church affirms that salvation comes through Jesus, it also recognizes that God is faithful and has not revoked his covenant […]
Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as pope visits synagogue
Pope phones theologian for favor: to prepare him, Curia for Easter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis phoned a noted Italian theologian to ask him for a “favor” — to help him and Vatican officials prepare for […]
Pope: Prayers of the faithful, not clergy, can make miracles happen
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The prayers of the faithful, not the pope, bishops, priests or nuns, have the power to make miracles happen in the most […]
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present Pope Francis book on mercy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Arms flailing, the exuberant and perhaps hyperactive Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni described Pope Francis as a masterful minister of God’s […]
‘Soap opera’ love isn’t true love, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True love comes from God and is expressed through his mercy and forgiveness, not through sentimental expressions that can easily vanish, Pope […]
Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions will hit social media
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will deliver his monthly prayer intentions on video over social media as part of a Jesuit-run global prayer network. The […]
Pope erects Syro-Malankara eparchy for U.S., Canada
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis erected a new Syro-Malankara eparchy for the United States and Canada. The pope also named Bishop Thomas Eusebios Naickamparambil, who […]
Angelus: Church invites us to welcome the Word of salvation
(Vatican Radio) At St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis lead the faithful in the recitation of the Angelus on the first Sunday of the new year. […]