Top Vatican official says London property deal was a ‘Via Crucis’
The substitute secretary for general affairs in the Vatican Secretariat of State said Vatican officials "were forced" into spending $17 million rather than an anticipated $2 million to $4 million to buy out an Italian broker over a London property deal.
A heart filled with scorn, vain presumption is a ticket to hell, pope says
The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
Good politics brings people together, generates care for others, pope says
"War is the failure of politics," Pope Francis said.
Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says
Christians must not be afraid of being judged or condemned for bearing witness to the gifts and love they receive from God, Pope Francis said.
Papal message to focus on people’s right not to migrate
Reflecting on people's right to remain in their country of origin, share in the common good and live in dignity will be the focus of Pope Francis' next message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Pope talks abortion, LGBQT rights with young people in Disney documentary
"It's boring to talk to priest," Pope Francis said with a smile as he began an upfront and informal conversation with 10 young people in Rome on their questions about faith and issues within the church.
Avoid polarizing debate, promote healthy scientific discussion, pope says
When presenting its moral teachings on bioethics, the church needs to avoid falling into the "extremist dynamics of polarization" seen in media debates, Pope Francis said.
Confession is ‘encounter of love’ that fights evil, pope tells priests
In a world where "there is no shortage of hotbeds of hatred and revenge," Pope Francis told priests and seminarians that "we confessors must multiply the 'hotbeds of mercy,'" by making it easy for people to access the sacrament of reconciliation.
Pre-Vatican II Mass was formed by ‘clericalization,’ says papal preacher
Clericalization led to the separation of the clergy from the faithful in the church's liturgy celebrated before the Second Vatican Council, said Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the papal household.
Silence can be compassionate; anger can be prayer, pope says
Silence can be compassionate and, sometimes, anger can be prayer, Pope Francis told families who lost loved ones in two coal mine disasters in Poland a year ago.
