Synod process must begin ‘from bottom up,’ pope tells bishops
Welcoming the Italian bishops' decision to begin planning a national synod, Pope Francis told them that it must begin at the grassroots with "the smallest parish, the smallest diocesan institution."
Syriac Catholic patriarch says situation in Syria ‘humanly unbearable’
The Syriac Catholic patriarch said the situation in Syria "continues to be humanly unbearable and devastating" and risks emptying the war-torn country of its Christian community for good.
St. Dominic inspires Christians to be ‘missionary disciples,’ pope says
St. Dominic de Guzmán's zeal for preaching the Gospel remains an example in today's world in the Catholic Church's mission to spread the Good News, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Palestinian gets kidney transplant from slain Jewish Israeli
For nine years, Randa Aweis battled kidney disease, urgently in need of a transplant.
Germany looks for church reform, causing concern among some Catholics
Catholics around the world have their eyes on Germany as it works for change through its "Synodal Path," which is debating the issues of power, sexual morality, priestly life and the role of women in the church.
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.
