Faith

Pope Francis calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut

August 5, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome "this serious crisis."

Christians must courageously share with others, Pope Francis says at Angelus

August 4, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- True compassion requires "courageous sharing," not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.

Beatification of Father McGivney to take place Oct. 31

July 28, 2020

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass Oct. 31 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.

Show grandparents, the elderly that you care, Pope Francis tells young people

July 27, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own.

New priest says deep prayer helped him sort out life, led to his vocation

July 26, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -When Father Joseph Hastings, 33, was growing up, he had dreams like most young boys. He wanted to be a basketball player. He thought about being an actor. He came from a devout Catholic family that spent family time together in adoration and distributing food at the Missionaries of Charity shelter in North Memphis.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to summer camp

July 21, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- When Zoe, 10, showed up late for summer camp at the Vatican, she did not expect to see Pope Francis there.

Pope Francis concerned by increased tensions between Armenia, Azerbaijan

July 20, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, prompting renewed fears of war in the Caucasus region.

Pope Francis 'saddened' by Turkish court ruling to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque

July 13, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.

Pope Francis backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire

July 6, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis praised the United Nations' adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.

Pope Francis: No true love without the cross

June 29, 2020

VATICAN CITY -- True love is not defined by preserving one's personal interests but by willingness to sacrifice oneself for the good of others, Pope Francis said.