Faith

Pope's homily: 'The Cross is not a badge of belonging'

April 4, 2017

Pope Francis on Tuesday told Christians not to wear the crucifix only as a symbol of belonging but to look to Jesus on the Cross as He who died for our salvation.

Pope's homily: Jesus' mercy fulfils the law

April 4, 2017

Pope Francis said Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta on Monday. Reflecting on the Readings of the Day, the Holy Father focused on the significance of Jesus’ fulfilment of the law: what it means, and how He accomplishes it.

Pope's homily: Be witnesses of life and hope

April 4, 2017

Pope Francis on Sunday told the faithful not to remain trapped in the rubble of life, but to rise from the rubble and rebuild their lives with the help of God.

It's no secret the last three popes share close bond to Fatima

April 3, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Recent popes have had a special affection for Our Lady of Fatima, but no pope's connection can match that of St. John Paul II.

Cross Catholic's gift boxes bring joy to children in Haiti

April 1, 2017

LES CAYES, Haiti – Teenager Syndia Joseph said she had never received a gift in her life.

Scientists: Recently restored Jesus' tomb faces major risk of collapse

March 31, 2017

JERUSALEM – Having just undergone an extensive restoration, the site of Jesus' tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is at risk for significant structural failure if nothing is done to reinforce its foundations, scientists have said.

‘Put behind prejudice, forgive past sins,’ Pope on Lutheran Reformation

March 31, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Serious research on Martin Luther can help heal relations between Catholics and Protestants, highlight what was legitimate about the Reformation and pinpoint the errors and sins that led to the division of the church, Pope Francis said.

Pope's homily: ‘God weeps when we go astray from His love’

March 30, 2017

Beware of following fantasies and false idols, for only God loves us and waits for us like a father. That was Pope Francis’ message at Mass on Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta.

Visionaries’ canonization would ‘complete’ Fatima centenary, says bishop

March 28, 2017

FATIMA, Portugal – Fatima's bishop has said the centenary of the locale's Marian apparition would not be complete without the announcement of the canonization of Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the children who witnessed the apparition.

Pope's homily: 'To have faith is to live our lives with joy'

March 28, 2017

Pope Francis on Tuesday encouraged Christians to get on with things, living life with joy.