Faith

Legion of Mary on frontlines of faith

September 5, 2021

Outside of its military overtones, the word “legion” most often describes a large group of people with a singular mission.

Afghanistan: Pope Francis launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God's mercy

August 30, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.

Seek God through a relationship with Christ, others, Pope Francis says at Angelus

August 23, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- God can be found in the humanity of Jesus and in the people one meets in life, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control

August 16, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens.

At Angelus, Pope Francis warns against using God, others for selfish aims

August 3, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- People should seek Jesus out of genuine love, not calculated self-interest, Pope Francis said.

A cinematic love letter to the Church's ‘First Lady’

July 28, 2021

“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.”

Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured

July 27, 2021

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

July 26, 2021

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.

Appealing to need for unity, Pope restores limits on Latin Mass

July 17, 2021

VATICAN 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

July 14, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.