Pope to students: Rediscover importance of face-to-face relationships
After going so long without in-person learning and face-to-face contact with others, young people now should be more discerning and judicious concerning their time online, Pope Francis told students.
Draw lessons from St. Ignatius’ cannonball experience, pope says
Sometimes a person's dreams and aspirations go up in smoke, but God always is there with bigger and better plans, Pope Francis said, pointing to St. Ignatius of Loyola as an example.
World needs witness of Christian unity, pope says at Pentecost vigil
The divisions among Christians are a result of sin and must be overcome with new efforts at reconciliation and unity so that the world will believe that the Gospel truly is good news, Pope Francis said.
Say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit, ‘no’ to divisive ideologies, pope says
The Holy Spirit's gift of comfort and solace is meant to unite all men and women and not take sides with any ideology, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Pope: Vatican media must be creative, take risks, fulfill purpose
Do not let organizational hierarchy impede serving its actual purpose, Pope Francis told the Vatican's communications office.
Franciscan leaders urge ‘boldness’ by U.S. to end violence in Holy Land
The Franciscan order's six U.S. provincials told President Joe Biden in a joint letter May 19 that "now is the time for boldness to end the immediate violence" in the Holy Land.
Abbott signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, says Texans work to protect life
The new Texas "heartbeat" abortion law "will save thousands of lives and is a vital step on the road to abolishing all abortions in Texas," said Texas Right to Life after Gov. Greg Abbott signed the measure into law.
Court’s decision to take up abortion case brings issue front and center
When the Supreme Court decided May 17 to take up a challenge to a Mississippi abortion law, it brought abortion back to the front burner months before the court will hear oral arguments about it this fall.
U.S. bishop echoes cardinal’s call for prayers for the people of China
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace invited Catholics in the United States to offer prayers for the people of China and the well-being of the Catholic Church in that country May 23-30.
Cease-fire helps, but peace requires equality, Palestine official says
While the current cease-fire between Israel and Hamas brings a much-needed halt to violence in the Holy Land, true peace can only be achieved if both sides are recognized as equals, said the Palestinian ambassador to the Holy See.
