New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals
Jesus' call to spread the Gospel should fill all Christians, especially those within the church hierarchy, with a sense of wonder and gratitude, Pope Francis said.
People must choose: Help grow garden of life or desert of death, pope says
God created every human being to be free to choose how to live in this world, Pope Francis said.
Death penalty encourages revenge, not justice, pope says
The death penalty is an affront to human dignity that offers no solace to victims and denies the possibility for conversion of those who commit serious crimes, Pope Francis said.
New film on Mother Teresa seeks to put 20th-century saint back in spotlight
With St. Teresa of Kolkata's death 25 years ago, there is an entire generation of young men and women who did not see much about her life and legacy, serving "the poorest of the poor."
Pope calls on people to modify their lifestyles
Humanity can no longer ignore the cries of the earth that is suffering due to greed and the excessive consumption of its resources, Pope Francis said.
Pope praises Gorbachev’s commitment to harmony, fraternity, progress
Pope Francis offered his prayers and praise for former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died at age 91 Aug. 30 in Moscow after a long illness.
Family under attack by ideologies, pope says
Christians are called to bring hope to those going through dark times, especially families who are threatened by ideologies prevalent in today's world, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Correct view of tradition nurtures beauty, grandeur of the liturgy
The liturgy must be nurtured with care and never be neglected or abused, Pope Francis said.
Wisdom of centuries: Swedish cardinal says much to learn from church’s past
The prophecies and revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden, who lived in Rome for nearly 20 years until her death in 1373, were known for their direct reprimands to popes and princes alike, calling for an end to corruption and the start of reform within the Catholic Church.
Ethiopian bishops say ‘No more war!’ as fighting resumes
As fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia, the nation's bishops urged both parties to prioritize peace, saying women, children and the elderly had been most affected.
