Faith

Pope Francis' message for World Mission Day: All Catholics must be missionaries

June 10, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- By virtue of their baptism, all Catholics are called to be missionaries, sharing the good news of salvation in Jesus by their actions and their words, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis on Pentecost: 'Christian life unravels' without the Holy Spirit

June 10, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- In a world of conflict and division and a culture of insult, people need to live filled with the Holy Spirit, who is the only one capable of bringing harmony and unity to diversity, Pope Francis said.

Church must learn how to speak to young people, Pope Francis says

June 6, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Too often when Catholics try to talk to young people about vocational discernment, "it's as if we were speaking Esperanto to them, because they don't understand a thing," Pope Francis said.

Wednesday Audience: need to 'walk together' to build unity

June 5, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- People need to walk together in harmony to build a more fraternal world, Pope Francis said, reflecting upon his recent trip to Romania.

Pope Francis says he's strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI

June 3, 2019

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ROMANIA -- Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.

Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, Pope Francis says

June 2, 2019

BLAJ, Romania -- The memory and witness of Romania's martyred bishops are a reminder that Christians are called to stand firm against ideologies that seek to stifle and suppress their cultural and religious traditions, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis: Romanians, young and old, must hold on to their roots

June 2, 2019

IASI, Romania -- Pope Francis ended his second day in Romania with a festive meeting with young people and families that encapsulated his message of fostering dialogue between younger and older generations.

Leave divisions behind, Pope Francis at Marian Shrine

June 1, 2019

MIERCUREA CIUC, Romania -- At a Marian shrine in the heart of Transylvania, Pope Francis called on Romania's Catholics to leave resentments behind and to embark on a journey of unity.

Papal Mass in Romania: Imitate Mary's joy in the visitation

May 31, 2019

BUCHAREST (CNA) -- Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Bucharest for the feast of the Visitation Friday, encouraging Catholics in Romania to imitate Mary’s humble joy in the little things in life.

Pope Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox

May 31, 2019

BUCHAREST (CNA) -- In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union of Christians as demonstrated in the first words of the Pater noster.