Faith

Marriage is not only for the bride and groom, but for whole Church, Pope says

May 25, 2018

VATICAN – Marriage is a sacrament not only for the bride and groom, but for the entire Catholic Church, because it proclaims that "love is possible," Pope Francis said.

The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost

May 20, 2018

VATICAN – Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.

Christ's disciples will be led where they do not want to go, Pope says

May 18, 2018

VATICAN – Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.

A bishop's legacy should be encouragement to follow Christ, Pope says

May 15, 2018

VATICAN – When a bishop leaves a diocese, he should give an honest assessment of what he has done and where he has fallen short, but mostly he should encourage people to follow the Lord, Pope Francis said.

No sin can erase 'spiritual seal' of baptism, Pope says

May 9, 2018

VATICAN – The baptismal font is a tomb in which a person dies to sin, and it is a womb through which a person is born to new life in Christ, Pope Francis said.

The devil is a big loser, but still manages to seduce us, Pope says

May 8, 2018

VATICAN – The devil is "a loser," but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.

Bishops must protect their people from danger, Pope says

May 4, 2018

VATICAN – A true bishop always stays close to his people, protecting them from "wolves" and from losing their way, Pope Francis said.

Either you are with God or with Satan, Pope says

May 2, 2018

VATICAN – Baptism requires rejecting Satan and professing one's full faith in God, Pope Francis said.

Too much curiosity can lead to danger, harm the soul, Pope says

April 30, 2018

VATICAN – Although a healthy curiosity can lead to new discoveries, too much curiosity can open the door to dangerous things that harm the soul, Pope Francis said.

God's word on Sunday: Christ nourishes our life on the vine

April 27, 2018

Fifth Sunday of Easter, April 29 (Year B) Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8