Faith

Parolin: caring for the poor 'is who we are' as church

September 30, 2019

NEW YORK -- To those who ask why the Catholic Church seems to be "obsessed" with the poor, the Vatican's secretary of state said, "The answer is simple. Because this is who we are."

Pope Francis announces theme for World Communication Day 2020

September 30, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will highlight the important role of memory and storytelling across generations as a way to bring people together in a world marked by discord and division, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis declares annual day dedicated to Word of God

September 30, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God.

Pope Francis: Anti-trafficking network must have more support

September 26, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations and benefactors, to get involved and help an international network of women religious in the fight against human trafficking.

Be with Christ in your work, Pope Francis tell volunteers

September 26, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis told volunteers and social workers that they can guard against discouragement by always being with Christ when working with people in difficulty.

Pope Francis: No magic in being elected pope

September 26, 2019

ROME -- While his responsibilities are greater and his prayer list longer, Pope Francis said he's basically the same person he was before he was elected in 2013, so he still goes to confession every two weeks.

Wednesday Audience: Calumny is a 'diabolical cancer'

September 25, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- The act of bearing false witness to destroy someone is an attack against the body of the church, Pope Francis said.

'Tell the truth at all costs,' Pope Francis enjoins journalists

September 23, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Catholic journalists need to be able to distinguish good from evil and recognize how their words can shape the world, not just describe what has happened, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis: Proclaiming God does not mean justifying His existence

September 23, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- The Catholic Church must not become a distant memory for men and women today but must be a welcoming place where everyone feels at home, Pope Francis said.

Wealth can help instead of dividing, Pope Francis says

September 23, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Jesus calls on Christians to transform their wealth into a tool of brotherhood and solidarity instead of a corrupt means to divide and discriminate, Pope Francis said.