VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the Covid-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign. “Being vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of love. And contributing to ensure the majority of […]
Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 4. It was his first audience since undergoing colon surgery July 4. CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis […]
Pope Francis gives a rosary to a member of the medical staff at Gemelli Hospital in Rome July 11, as he recovers following scheduled colon surgery. The pope expressed his gratitude for “making me feel at home” while he recovered from surgery, in a July 15 letter to the chairman of the board of directors […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the Vatican press office said July 6. His post-operative recovery is proceeding normally, the press office said, and his […]
Pope Francis accepts a portrait with his likeness during his general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 30. The pope continued his series of audience talks focused on the Letter to the Galatians and reflected on St. Paul’s life and the power of God’s grace. (CNS photo/Vatican […]
Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, Germany, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, saying that bishops must begin to accept responsibility for the institutional failures of the church in handling the clerical sexual abuse crisis. The pope did not immediately accept the cardinal’s resignation. Cardinal Marx is pictured in a Feb. 12, 2015, […]
Pope Francis holds his crosier during the ordination Mass for nine new priests for the Diocese of Rome in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 25. CNS photo/Donatella Giagnori, pool VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The priesthood “is not a career, it is a service,” Pope Francis told nine men just before ordaining them to […]
Pope Francis speaks from the Vatican in a recorded video message for “Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth,” a global livestreamed event April 22, sponsored by EarthDay.org. CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste – humanity either must live up to its responsibility […]
WASHINGTON – The 58th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. The World Day of Prayer for Vocations unites the faithful in praying for those currently discerning and living out vocations to ordained ministry and […]
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the “Regina Coeli” from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 18, 2021. CNS photo/Paul Haring VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Greeting visitors in St. Peter’s Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he […]
