FAITH/STORIES
At Vatican trial, cardinal says Pope Francis ordered auditor's ouster
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceQuestioned for 15 hours over two days in a Vatican courtroom, 73-year-old Cardinal Angelo Becciu insisted the "good of the Holy See" was the only motivation for every transaction or financial decision he was involved in when he worked in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
For more than 20 years, world religion teachers and interfaith leaders around the world have been using the Golden Rule poster as an entry point for discussions on faith and unity.
Pope Francis tells Swiss Guard that Vatican City State is proud of their presence
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceMeeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis thanked the young men for their diligent and important work serving the successor of St. Peter every single day.
Cardinal Becciu returns to testify at Vatican trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceTaking the stand for a second time at his Vatican trial, Cardinal Angelo Becciu spent more than two hours reading a statement in which he claimed accusations of financial impropriety were an attempt to stain his reputation.
Pope Francis tells Russian patriarch they are not 'clerics of the state'
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceWarning that the Russian Orthodox patriarch should not "turn himself into Putin's altar boy," Pope Francis also said he would like to go to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin in an attempt to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Pope Francis wants annual audit of church's safeguarding measures worldwide
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServicePope Francis asked his safeguarding commission to provide an annual audit of what the church is doing to protect minors and what needs to change, as well as to urge bishops' conferences to set up special "centers" where victims can be heard and find accompaniment toward "healing and justice."
In message to Russian patriarch, Pope Francis prays for end of war in Ukraine
By Catholic News ServiceIn an Easter message to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would "transform our hearts and make us true peacemakers, especially for war-torn Ukraine."
Vatican clears Polish Cardinal Dziwisz of abuse cover-up allegations
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceThe Vatican has wrapped up its own investigation and dismissed allegations that Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz had covered up cases of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy in his archdiocese.
Christ's resurrection brings hope amid 'Easter of war,' Pope Francis says
The joy of Christ's resurrection is needed now more than ever in a time when war in Ukraine and other parts of the world makes the hope for peace seem like an illusion, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Risen Christ brings peace to broken world, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil
The joy of Jesus' resurrection from the dead gives joy and strength to those who are called to bring peace, reconciliation and justice to the suffering and the downtrodden, Pope Francis said.
Papal preacher on Good Friday: Jesus calls everyone to repent, turn swords into plowshares
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceJesus invites everyone to repent and to turn swords into plowshares and missiles into factories and homes, the papal preacher said.
Before washing prisoners' feet, Pope Francis tells them God always forgives
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceBefore washing the feet of 12 inmates, Pope Francis told them and other prisoners that God never tires of forgiving anyone who asks.
Way of the Cross finds hope in family
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServicePeople following the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum this year will find along the Via Dolorosa a message of hope, including with a Russian and Ukrainian family both carrying a cross together at the nighttime ceremony.