FAITH/STORIES
VATICAN CITY -- People should seek Jesus out of genuine love, not calculated self-interest, Pope Francis said.
“We’re about to hear the story of a woman — an accompanying witness whose story begins with a prophecy and ends with victory. A woman whose story can be reflected in other people, helping us to see our story in her story.”
FREIBURG, Germany -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI has criticized representatives of the Catholic Church in his home country, Germany.
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- Older people are not "leftovers" to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the homily he wrote for the Mass marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Vatican reports $78 million deficit, also releases APSA report
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The Vatican reported the Roman Curia had a $78 million deficit in 2020, and on the same day, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which administers Vatican properties and investments, made a summary of its annual budget public for the first time.
Appealing to need for unity, Pope restores limits on Latin Mass
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY — Saying he was acting for the good of the unity of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has restored limits on the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal in use before the Second Vatican Council, overturning or severely restricting permissions St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI had given to celebrate the so-called Tridentine-rite Mass.
Pope Francis released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.
Pope Francis to remain in hospital 'a few more days,' Vatican says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Despite initial estimates of requiring a week of inpatient care, Pope Francis will continue his recovery as a patient at Rome's Gemelli hospital after undergoing colon surgery, the Vatican press office said.
Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet Pope Francis as he recovers
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome's Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week after undergoing intestinal surgery.
After fever subsides, Pope Francis undergoes scans that rule out infection
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Recovering from colon surgery, Pope Francis briefly ran a fever late July 7, leading his doctors to perform a CT scan of his abdomen and chest the next morning to check for signs of infection.
Pope Francis announces visit to Hungary, Slovakia in September
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Before going to the hospital for colon surgery July 4, Pope Francis told a crowd in St. Peter's Square that he would be visiting Hungary and Slovakia Sept. 12-15.
Vatican indicts Cardinal Becciu, former officials involved in London deal
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- In an unprecedented move, Vatican prosecutors have indicted 10 individuals and entities, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, on charges ranging from embezzlement to money laundering and abuse of office.
Pope Francis out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the Vatican press office said July 6.