Tag: Pope Francis

  • February 2, 2021

Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar

Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St....
  • February 2, 2021

Pope: Violence against women displays cowardice, degrades all of humanity

Abuses and violence against women are "acts of cowardice and a degradation of all humanity," Pope Francis said....
  • February 1, 2021

Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of...
  • February 1, 2021

Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says

Religious education must focus on leading people to a personal relationship with Christ and building a community of...
  • January 29, 2021

Church is impartial, focusing on well-being of all, Italian cardinal says

The Catholic Church does not take sides, but it does take to heart the life and well-being of...
  • January 29, 2021

Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform

The potential loss of money and authority are often at the heart of the opposition against reforming the...
  • January 29, 2021

Christians don’t form cliques, pope says in Mission Sunday message

Compassion and a constant effort to reach out to others are essential elements of being "missionary disciples," even...
  • January 28, 2021

Vow of poverty: Jesuits to look at its spiritual, practical implications

Many Catholics look at religious orders of men or women and wonder what their vow of poverty means....
  • January 27, 2021

Pope: Failure to remember Holocaust will lead world down same path

Remembering the Holocaust and its victims is not only an act of solidarity but also serves as a...
  • January 26, 2021

Pope will bring comfort, hope to Iraq, patriarch says

In the midst of three days of prayer and fasting for peace and an end to the coronavirus...