VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include “all members […]
Foot-washing ritual not limited to men, Vatican says in new decree
Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as pope visits synagogue
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 […]
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 […]