Vatican releases suggestions for lengthier, revamped marriage preparation
Saying "superficial" marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong "marriage catechumenate" drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Discarding elderly a ‘betrayal’ of humanity, pope says
People have a responsibility to care for the elderly and cherish their wisdom rather than regard them as a burden on society, Pope Francis said.
Bishop leaving legacy as humble shepherd with rock-solid commitment to God
With Friday’s announcement that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, 75, and appointed Diocese of San Diego Auxiliary Bishop James P. Dolan to lead the Diocese of Phoenix, diocesan officials and laity began preparing for a new shepherd
Month focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus builds intimacy with God
Yvette Reynoso-Barnes remembers the day she went out to her car and googled Sacred Heart images. She was 40 years old and pregnant with her seventh child. A day earlier, she and her husband and children had crowded into the doctor’s office to see the much-anticipated baby’s ultrasound image.
War, Vatican II, decision making: Pope shares insights with Jesuit editors
Pope Francis gave the editors of 10 Jesuit magazines a glimpse into how he makes decisions, background on one of his more controversial comments about the war in Ukraine and insight into what he sees as the refusal of some bishops to accept the teaching of the Second Vatican Council.
Superpowers at war add to the world’s poor, pope says in message
War produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said.
Speaker at Washington anti-gun rally says nation must ‘replace the hate’
The son of Ruth E. Whitfield, the oldest victim of the racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store, told a rally in Washington June 11 that the nation needs to "lower" its weapons and "replace the hate."
Four ‘beloved sons’ take their places as co-workers with Christ the teacher, shepherd, servant...
Four men who made the ultimate commitment to serve God are now among those leading the faithful in their pursuit of the Lord as Catholic priests in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Discerning and deciding
In a synodal style, we make decisions through discernment of what the Holy Spirit is saying through our whole community. This is a slow process requiring patience and deep listening guided by the Holy Spirit. This is a challenge for those of us who are used to a more structured leadership style, especially in our culture which values efficiency and seeks immediate results.
People are not islands, they need each other, pope says at Angelus
The Holy Trinity shows how to be open to others and to be good, generous and gentle, Pope Francis said.
