People in St. Peter’s Square hold a banner acknowledging Christ as King as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking the square at the Vatican Nov. 21, 2021, the feast of Christ the King. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) At the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis greeted young people around […]
WASHINGTON — In May 2021, Pope Francis invited the global Catholic Church to gather and reflect on Communion, participation and mission within the Church. The two-year process of listening and dialogue is themed, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation & Mission” being referred to as the “synod on synodality,” which the Holy Father officially opened […]
Pope Francis’ decision to impose new restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass in July drew a strong reaction from Catholics in the United States. While some Catholics welcomed the news, others criticized the pontiff, saying the revival of the Latin Mass in recent years has been key to rejuvenating the faith of younger Catholics. Despite […]
Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Bratislava, Slovakia, to Rome Sept. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SLOVAKIA (CNS) — 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 […]
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, […]
