Faith

Christianity 'running on fumes,' U.S. bishop tells eucharistic congress

January 26, 2016

CEBU, Philippines - Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said popular culture's message of individuals being "infinitely right" is "repugnant to (Catholics') eucharistic faith." But he also said Christianity is "running on fumes" as it tries to counter the trend of people leaving the church or staying away from the Eucharist.

Live your faith during Lent, perform works of mercy

January 26, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Lent is a time of conversion and a time to deepen one's faith, demonstrating and sharing it through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, Pope Francis said.

Homily for Christian Unity Vespers

January 25, 2016

Pope Francis delivered the homily at the closing Vespers of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Basilica of St. Paul "Outside the Walls" in Rome on Monday evening. Below, please find Vatican Radio's full English translation of the Holy Father's prepared remarks.

Pope: Speak truth with love, denounce evil without alienating sinners

January 22, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Use the power of communication to build bridges and heal wounds, not generate hatred or misunderstanding, Pope Francis said.

Shrines are welcoming homes of forgiveness, mercy, Pope says

January 21, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Shrines are homes of forgiveness that allow pilgrims to experience firsthand God's love and mercy, Pope Francis said.

No one is excluded from the mercy of God, Pope says at audience

January 20, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christians are called to work together in order to be a visible sign that God's mercy excludes no one, Pope Francis said during his general audience Jan. 20.

Teach the faith, expose extremism, Vatican official asks Arab leaders

January 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Religious leaders must identify and publicly distance themselves from extremists preaching animosity toward others, a Vatican official told religious and government leaders from across the Arab world.

No saint has a sin-free past, no sinner is hopeless, Pope says

January 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY - There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future, Pope Francis said in his morning Mass.

Pope to migrants: Do not be robbed of hope, joy of living

January 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Welcoming thousands of migrants and refugees to the Vatican for their own Year of Mercy celebration, Pope Francis urged them to resist everything that would rob them of hope and joy.

Dialogue, remembrance, peace highlighted as Pope visits synagogue

January 18, 2016

ROME - While the Catholic Church affirms that salvation comes through Jesus, it also recognizes that God is faithful and has not revoked his covenant with the Jewish people, Pope Francis said.