Faith

Making corrections without love is the devil's work, Pope tells pilgrims

February 20, 2019

VATICAN – Catholics should speak up when things go wrong in the church, but theirs must be constructive criticism delivered with love, Pope Francis said, otherwise the devil is at work.

God loves us like no one else on this Earth, Pope Francis says

February 20, 2019

VATICAN – When speaking to God as a father, Christians experience a love that goes beyond human love and affection, which can be unpredictable and mired by selfishness, Pope Francis said.

Father Catfish’s legacy as strong as ever

February 19, 2019

EDMONTON – In life, Fr. Michael Mireau cast a long shadow.

God's Word on Sunday: God builds the roots of our inner strength

February 15, 2019

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 17 (Year C) Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26

Christians must recognize Jesus in refugees, migrants, Pope says

February 15, 2019

VATICAN – Even if Christians struggle to recognize him with his "torn clothes (and) dirty feet," Jesus is present in the migrants and refugees who seek safety and a dignified life in a new land, Pope Francis said.

Hearts, not just books, need to change to improve liturgy, Pope says

February 14, 2019

VATICAN – The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis reflects on changed attitudes toward 'purified' liberation theology

February 14, 2019

VATICAN – Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.

In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says

February 13, 2019

VATICAN – Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said.

Pope advances sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty

February 13, 2019

VATICAN – Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.

Mary Marrocco: The priceless power of the gift of self

February 11, 2019

Our collective annual engagement in gifts at Christmas-time has wound up for the year. Consumer Christmas can be frustrating and painful, but still it recognizes and develops in us the power of gift.