VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A former educator himself, Pope Francis and other religious leaders helped... Read more
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics both in the mainstream of church life and on the margins to voice their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. The process launches Oct. 17 in parishes and dioceses worldwide. The pope is scheduled to formally open the synod process at the Vatican Oct. 9-10. Read more
The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that seek to “excommunicate” Catholics who are not in line with church teaching, Pope Francis said. Read more
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia | Hundreds of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours. Read more
VATICAN CITY | Religious leaders must courageously cooperate in supporting each other in opposing hatred and promoting peace, Pope Francis said."As religious leaders, I believe that, first of all, we must serve the truth and declare what is evil when it is evil, without fear or pretense, eve… Read more
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (CNS) — Slovakia’s tradition of hospitality along with its witness of faith amid... Read more
VATICAN CITY | There is no place for discrimination or divisive distinctions among people who believe in Christ, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.That everyone is made new and equal in Christ overcomes all ethnic, economic and social differences, even between the two sexe… Read more
VATICAN CITY | People should change the way they eat, travel and use natural resources, energy and products so they minimize their harm to the earth, Pope Francis said."Let us pray that we all will make courageous choices, the choices necessary for a simple and environmentally sustainable li… Read more
