Faith

Heaven is an encounter with Jesus, not a boring waiting room, Pope says

April 27, 2018

VATICAN CITY – Heaven is not an eternally dull existence but rather the completion of a journey toward a promised encounter with the Lord, Pope Francis said.

Without love, service, church is just an 'empty institution', Pope says

April 26, 2018

VATICAN – The example of selfless love and humble service set forth by Jesus at the Last Supper are the foundation of the Catholic Church's mission in the world, Pope Francis said.

The church works best when moving forward, but not all new things are good, Pope says

April 25, 2018

VATICAN – The church is like a bicycle -- it stays upright as long as it keeps moving, Pope Francis said.

Don't be 'couch potatoes,' get up and evangelize, Pope says

April 19, 2018

VATICAN – Christians must be willing to move where the Spirit leads them and not be benchwarmers on the sidelines of efforts to evangelize, Pope Francis said.

Name given at baptism gives sense of identity, belonging, Pope says

April 18, 2018

VATICAN – Naming a child is an important task for parents, because it gives children a sense of identity and belonging to their family and to God, Pope Francis said.

Church needs prophets, not critics, Pope says

April 17, 2018

VATICAN – The church needs true prophets who not only speak the truth fearlessly, but also empathize with the suffering of their people, Pope Francis said.

Respect life of severely ill patients like Alfie Evans, Pope says

April 16, 2018

VATICAN – Highlighting the plight of a seriously ill toddler in Great Britain and a severely brain-damaged man in France, Pope Francis called for greater respect for every patient's life and dignity.

Pope urges Catholics to be moved by the joy of the Resurrection

April 15, 2018

ROME – On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy of the resurrection, which overcomes sin and renews believers, allowing them to have a youthful heart.

Be careful of the freedom you seek, lest you become a slave of the world, Pope says

April 13, 2018

VATICAN – Christian freedom is being free from worldly ambition, fashion and passion and being open to God's will, Pope Francis said.

Pope issues holiness challenge, expands 'pro-life' meaning

April 11, 2018

Pope Francis has once again expanded the Catholic definition of being pro-life.