Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 12, after an outdoor Mass celebrated by Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, president of the Italian bishops' conference.

Not doing evil is not enough to make one a saint, Pope tells youth

VATICAN – Being a Christian isn't just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise in loving others through good works and deeds, Pope Francis said.
Jezebel and Ahab by Frederic Leighton

God's word on Sunday: God is ready to help in our life’s journey

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 12 (Year B) 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51

A night of stargazing at the Milky Way helped open a camper to whole new universe.

Questioning Faith: Evidence points to leap of faith

Are you afraid of the dark?

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 11.

Don't fall for idolatry when difficulties arise, Pope says

VATICAN – Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Aug. 5 at the Vatican.

Faith is a relationship, not a set of rules between slave and master, Pope says at Angelus

VATICAN – Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis accepts a religious icon during an audience with European Jesuits in formation at the Vatican Aug. 1.

A "courageous creativity" is needed, Pope Francis tells young Jesuits

VATICAN – The courage, prayer and creativity that should characterize every Jesuit's ministry must be especially present when ministering to young people who are unemployed and feel hopeless, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis greets a baby during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 1.

Idolatry is slavery, deprives people of life, Pope says

VATICAN – Idolatry is a human inclination that spares neither believers nor atheists and deprives people of life and love in exchange for slavery to unfulfilled dreams, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis greets a prelate and young people during a special audience with altar servers July 31 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Path to holiness isn't for the lazy, Pope says to young altar servers

VATICAN  – Christ's commandment to love God and neighbor is a path trodden by those who have the desire to become saints, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.
Pope Francis gestures as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 29 at the Vatican.

"Never throw away leftovers", help the hungry, Pope says

VATICAN – Pope Francis asked people to generously serve those most in need and to never waste food.
Sulprizio was born April 13, 1817, in the Abruzzo region near Pescara. As a young boy, he developed a gangrenous leg while working strenuously at an uncle's blacksmith shop. The young teen faced tremendous pain with patience and serenity and offered up his sufferings to God.

Pope will declare teen a saint during youth synod

VATICAN – Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the monthlong meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on young people.
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announces "Habemus papam!" (We have a pope!) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in 2013 at the Vatican. Cardinal Tauran, 75, died July 5 in the United States.

The Church's office of camerlengo now vacant

VATICAN – With the July 5 death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the office of camerlengo is now vacant. A sensitive position, above all in the period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor, the Church awaits Pope Francis’ nomination of a new camerlengo.
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