Faith

Beware of the virus of hypocrisy

October 16, 2015

We need to pray so as not to be infected by the "virus" of hypocrisy, a self-righteous attitude that seduces with lies that lurk in the shadows. Pope Francis was referring to the words of Jesus in the Gospel, during his homily on Friday at Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

‘Beware of those who limit the gratuity of salvation’

October 15, 2015

Beware of those who limit God’s horizons and reduce the love of God down to our size. That was at the heart of Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass Thursday morning (Oct.15) at the Casa Santa Marta.

Canadian bishop says 'Nostra Aetate' can help achieve peace, justice

October 13, 2015

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Second Vatican Council's declaration on the church's relations with non-Christian religions is helping Catholics to build a world of peace, said the chairman of the Canadian bishops' committee on interfaith relations.

Discern and watch, even in good times

October 9, 2015

The Christian must discern all things, even when everything is going well. That was at the heart of Pope Francis’ homily at Mass on Friday morning in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican.

Why do good things happen to bad people?

October 8, 2015

(Vatican Radio) God does not abandon the righteous, while those who sow evil are like strangers, whose names heaven remembers not. This is the lesson Pope Francis drew from the readings of the day at Mass Thursday morning in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican.

Pope Francis’ visit boosted the church. The pope himself? Not so much

October 8, 2015

Pope Francis’ first U.S. visit gave his already-high favourability ratings only a modest bounce with most Americans — and no bounce at all among Catholics.

God wants his ministers to be merciful

October 6, 2015

Pope Francis has warned against having a hard heart that is closed to God’s mercy.

Pope says ministry to divorced, remarried is not only topic for synod

October 6, 2015

VATICAN CITY - As the discussion began at the world Synod of Bishops on the family, Pope Francis urged members not to act as if the only question that mattered was the pastoral care of divorced and civilly remarried Catholics, his spokesman said.

Pope's Homily at Opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops

October 5, 2015

The front of St. Peter’s Basilica was lined with green and scarlet as the Synod Fathers gathered around the altar for the opening mass of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family on Sunday presided over by the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

Fidelity, truth, love must guide church outreach to families, Pope says

October 4, 2015

VATICAN CITY — In a world filled with challenges to marriage and family life, the Catholic Church is called “to carry out her mission in fidelity, truth and love,” Pope Francis said at the Mass opening the world Synod of Bishops on the family.