FAITH/STORIES
Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServicePope Francis' comments on the death of Darya Dugina, a 29-year-old commentator with a nationalist Russian TV channel, were meant to defend life and were not a political affirmation, the Vatican said.
New cardinals feel honored, humbled, ready to promote renewal of church
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceBecoming a member of the broad, unique body of the College of Cardinals is both a great honor and an invitation to help promote a renewal of the Catholic Church's mission of evangelization, some new cardinals said.
We are instruments of the Spirit’s fruitfulness
The full text of the homily given by Pope Francis at solemn vespers celebrated in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Quebec July 28, 2022.
A journey from failure to hope
The full text of the homily delivered by Pope Francis at Mass at the National Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec July 28, 2022.
Maple Leaf a sign of open and inclusive communities
The full text of the speach given by Pope Francis at Citadelle de Quebec July 27, 2022.
We all need the healing of Jesus
The full text of Pope Francis' homily given at the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage July 26, 2022.
Children of a history to be preserved, authors of history to be written
The full text of the homily Pope Francis delivered at the Mass celebrated at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, July 26, 2022.
Reconciliation: One reality, one soul, one people
The full text of Pope Francis' speech delivered to Indigenous peoples and members of the parish community of Sacred Heart Church in Edmonton, Alberta, July 25, 2022.
Pope Francis: I humbly beg forgiveness
The full text of Pope Francis' apology delivered July 25, 2022.
Pope Francis' words in Canada may have broader reach
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServicePope Francis' July trip to Canada was born out of his meetings with the nations' Indigenous people and was planned around encounters with them, and if the pope's words "have value elsewhere," like throughout the Americas, all the better, said the director of the Vatican press office.
Jesuits bring spiritual life to margins and beyond
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterPrayer is not a privilege set aside for ladies and gentlemen of leisure, not a secret code revealed begrudgingly to an enlightened elite. Prayer is part of being human. The Jesuits, products of the 16th-century humanist revolution, are working to make sure it stays that way at their new retreat centre in Montreal.
Pope Francis describes Canada trip as 'penitential pilgrimage'
Asking for prayers ahead of his visit to Canada July 24-29, Pope Francis described the trip as a "penitential pilgrimage" as part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country's Indigenous people.
Pope Francis names three women to office that helps him choose bishops
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceTen days after saying he would name two women to the group that helps him choose bishops, Pope Francis appointed three women to the office.