Faith

Don't neglect, mistreat those who come to you, Pope tells Roman Curia

February 22, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Let no one feel ignored or mistreated when they encounter a member of the Roman Curia or staff working at the Vatican, Pope Francis said.

Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty

February 22, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well.

Being human: Pope Francis delights many, frustrates some

February 21, 2016

VATICAN CITY - The Pope is human. Pope Francis demonstrated that in Mexico, as he does wherever he goes, and most people find it attractive most of the time.

Synods should get more input from lay faithful, church experts say

February 18, 2016

VATICAN CITY - An assembly of bishops at the Vatican should have more input from the lay faithful, said church experts attending a seminar hosted by the head of the Synod of Bishops.

Devil wants church resigned to violence; resist him, Pope says

February 16, 2016

MORELIA, Mexico - The devil loves Christians -- especially priests and nuns -- who are resigned to the violence and corruption around them, Pope Francis said.

Padre Pio’s body leaves the Vatican after drawing thousands of pilgrims

February 11, 2016

VATICAN CITY - The body of one of Italy’s favourite saints, Padre Pio, has left the Vatican, carried out in a distinctive crystal coffin after nearly a week on display inside St. Peter’s Basilica as part of the Jubilee of Mercy.

Henry VIII’s chapel hosts Catholic prayers for the first time in 450 years

February 11, 2016

CANTERBURY, England - For the first time in 450 years, a citadel of Protestant worship in England — the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace — echoed to the sound of Roman Catholic prayers and music.

Pope to priests: Year of Mercy means unpaid overtime, but God gives joy

February 11, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis told Rome's priests that offering God's mercy during the jubilee year will mean lots of unpaid overtime.

Pope sends off missionaries of mercy to open hearts to God

February 10, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis marked the beginning of the Church's Lenten journey by sending off several hundred religious and diocesan priests on their own special path as "missionaries of mercy" in local parishes.

Giving to the poor is part of jubilee year, Pope says

February 10, 2016

VATICAN CITY - A jubilee year that does not open people's wallets to share what they have with others is not a true jubilee, Pope Francis said.