Faith

Path to holiness isn't for the lazy, Pope says to young altar servers

July 31, 2018

VATICAN – Christ's commandment to love God and neighbor is a path trodden by those who have the desire to become saints, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.

"Never throw away leftovers", help the hungry, Pope says

July 30, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis asked people to generously serve those most in need and to never waste food.

Pope will declare teen a saint during youth synod

July 19, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the monthlong meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on young people.

Learn from the past before looking to future, Pope tells youth

July 16, 2018

VATICAN – The future cannot be understood without reflecting on the past and on the history and traditions passed on to young people from parents and grandparents, Pope Francis said.

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, announces Christ, Pope Francis says

July 16, 2018

VATICAN – All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.

Pope's homily: 'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants

July 6, 2018

VATICAN – Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

June 29, 2018

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

June 29, 2018

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

June 27, 2018

VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.

There is no greater novelty than forgiveness, Pope says at Mass in Geneva

June 21, 2018

GENEVA – At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches, Pope Francis turned to the region's Catholics, reminding them of what lies at the heart of the faith.