ROME, Italy – When it comes to talking about women and their role in the Church, discussion tends to focus almost exclusively on getting ordained or being placed in high ranking, decision making positions.
What to do if you're too ashamed to go to Confession
By CNA/EWTN NewsMADRID, Spain – While Reconciliation is intended to allow Christ’s victory to overcome sin in our lives, what happens when shame over one’s sins is so great that it keeps people away from the sacrament?
That time a priest was reprimanded by Saint John Paul II
By Mary Rezac, CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY – When white smoke poured out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on October 16, 1978, Fr. Eamon Kelly, a seminarian studying in Rome at the time, couldn’t have known that he was witnessing the election of a future saint.
After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism
By Hannah Brockhaus, CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY – On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul early Sunday morning, praying for the victims, the injured and in support of everyone who works to fight violence and terrorism.
New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, Pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Middle East Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen
By CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in the Middle East.
Real gift this Christmas? God giving world his son, Jesus, Pope says to Vatican employees
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – While exchanging gifts for Christmas is a beautiful tradition, Pope Francis said, do not forget the one and only real gift people will ever receive is God's gift to humanity – his son, Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis' speech to the Roman Curia
By Vatican RadioPope Francis met with members of the Roman Curia to exchange Christmas greetings Dec. 22. At the gathering, the Pope also outlined guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia. Below is Vatican Radio's full English translation of his speech:
Pope advances sainthood causes of martyrs during Spanish civil war
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – Pope Francis furthered the sainthood causes of seven men and women as well as recognized more than 100 martyrs who were killed during the Spanish civil war.
At Christmas, Jesus offers a new kind of hope, Pope Francis says
By Elise Harris, CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY – While hope can often be viewed as the desire for things out of our reach, Pope Francis has said that the birth of Jesus offers us a new kind hope – one which, thanks to the Incarnation, is attainable and leads to a different goal.
Pope’s world peace day message is built on hope
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe annual World Day of Peace message is an occasion that can’t help but highlight the idealism expected from popes.