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Pope Francis: Christian comfort is in Jesus not in chatter

(Vatican Radio)  Pope Francis said Christians should comfort each other through good works and kind words and not with useless chatter. He was speaking on Tuesday (1st September) during his homily at his first morning mass at the Santa Marta residence since the summer break. 



Pope Francis leaves an evening prayer service to mark World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 1.

Contemplate, give thanks, protect: Pope Francis prays for creation

VATICAN CITY - Leading prayers for the safeguarding of creation, Pope Francis prayed that people would learn to contemplate God in the beauty of the universe, give thanks and protect all life.

Pope Francis on Sept. 1 told priests to forgive repentant women who had had an abortion.

For Year of Mercy, Pope asks priests to forgive abortion

VATICAN - Pope Francis on Sept. 1 told priests to forgive repentant women who had had an abortion, specifically during the year-long jubilee celebration of Catholic faith, which begins in December.

Francesca Pardi, whose children’s books on gay families have been banned in Italy, said she received a letter from Pope Francis that included a “blessing” of her work and relationship.

Pope’s ‘blessing’ to lesbian no change in policy, Vatican says

A lesbian author whose children’s books on gay families have been banned in Italy said she received a letter from Pope Francis that included a “blessing” of her work and relationship, but the Vatican says it’s being misinterpreted.

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 30.

Pope Francis begs governments to act to stop anti-Christian persecution

VATICAN CITY - "Do something to put a stop to the violence and oppression," Pope Francis asked the international community after calling attention once again to the fate of persecuted Christians, especially in the Middle East.

Pope Francis, pictured in this 2012 file photo, celebrated Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work.

Retired Pope Benedict celebrates Mass with former students

VATICAN CITY - Celebrating Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work, retired Pope Benedict XVI focused his homily on the importance of finding "truth, love and goodness" in God.

Former Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was found dead Aug. 28 in the Vatican residence where he was awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography. He is pictured in a 2011 file photo.

'Cardiac incident' cited in death of former nuncio awaiting sex abuse trial

VATICAN CITY - Initial results of the autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was awaiting trial in the Vatican on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, indicate he died late Aug. 27 of a "cardiac incident," the Vatican said.

Newly married couples react after exchanging vows in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 14, 2014. Among those married were couples who already had children or have lived together before marriage.

Eleven cardinals urge maintaining church rules on marriage

VATICAN CITY - Eleven cardinals, at least four of whom will participate in the world Synod of Bishops on the family in October, have urged fellow church leaders to maintain the church's rules regarding marriage and strengthen Catholic education about marriage and family life.

Former nuncio and archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was found dead Aug. 28 while awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.

Former nuncio dies in Vatican residence while awaiting sex abuse trial

VATICAN CITY - A Vatican official has ordered an autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was found dead Aug. 28 in the Vatican residence where he was awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.

The Vatican backs a plan to name a Rome square after Martin Luther, an excommunicated German Catholic priest and theologian, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. He is depicted on the right hand side.

Vatican backs plan to name Rome square for Martin Luther

ROME - The Vatican has given its backing to a central Rome square being named after Martin Luther, a church reformer excommunicated by the pope nearly 500 years ago.

Pope Francis invited Catholics and "all people of goodwill" to join in the annual day of prayer for creation started by the Orthodox Church Sept. 1.

Pope urges prayers for creation Sept. 1

VATICAN CITY - The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation should be a time for individuals to examine their lifestyles and the way they impact the environment, Pope Francis said.

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