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Corrupt people cannot become saints, Pope says

February 9, 2018

VATICAN – In his daily homily Thursday Pope Francis drew a distinction between the biblical figures of David and his son Solomon, saying that, like David, sinners who repent are still able to become saints, but the corrupt will not achieve holiness.

Vatican approves second miracle needed for Paul VI’s canonization

February 6, 2018

VATICAN – On Tuesday the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Pope Paul VI, allowing his canonization to take place, possibly later this year.

Rekindle your love for the faith with fasting, almsgiving, Pope says in Lenten message

February 6, 2018

VATICAN – In his message for the upcoming Lenten season, Pope Francis urged people to renew their enthusiasm for the faith, using this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving as an opportunity to stoke the flame of charity in their heart.

Don't let your screens come before God, encounter, Pope says

February 3, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis told consecrated men and women Friday that they are called to have real encounters with their brothers and sisters, and that technology should never have a higher priority than time spent with God and others.

Scripture is more important than current events talk, Pope says

January 31, 2018

VATICAN – Listening to the Scripture readings at Mass is hearing God speak directly to his people, offering spiritual sustenance and needed guidance for life's difficult journey, Pope Francis said.

Authentic pastors do not leave people in their confusion and error, Pope says

January 26, 2018

VATICAN – A truly pastoral minister never leaves people to suffer on their own or to become a victim to their own errors and confusion, Pope Francis told members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Division, segregation a threat to humanity, Pope tells indigenous people

January 17, 2018

TEMUCO, Chile – Celebrating Mass in a land steeped in indigenous history and culture, Pope Francis said the greatest threat facing humanity is the stifling of differences driven by the idea that some cultures are better than others.

Christians must convert to ecumenism, cardinal says

January 17, 2018

VATICAN – To be effective evangelizers, the Catholic Church and other Christian churches must constantly undergo their own conversion to a stronger commitment to Christian unity, said Cardinal Kurt Koch, the Vatican's chief ecumenist.

Fear becomes sin when it leads to hostility toward migrants, Pope says

January 14, 2018

VATICAN – Being afraid and concerned about the impact of migration is not a sin, Pope Francis said, but it is a sin to let those fears lead to a refusal to help people in need.

Pray with courage, conviction, not mindlessly like a parrot, Pope says

January 12, 2018

VATICAN – Prayer is a "high stakes" endeavor, requiring courage, perseverance and patience, Pope Francis said.