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Pope Paul VI greets children as he visits the Church of St. Leo the Great in Rome March 31, 1968.

Vatican approves second miracle needed for Paul VI’s canonization

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.
Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square Feb. 4 at the Vatican.

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

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.
Pope Francis gestures during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 31.

Scripture is more important than current events talk, Pope says

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.
Pope Francis presides over an ecumenical prayer service Jan. 25 at Rome's Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

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

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.
The first fake news, coming from the serpent that tempted Eve, began the "tragic history of human sin, issuing in the countless other evils committed against God, neighbour, society and creation," Pope Francis said.

Sharing 'fake news' makes one an accomplice in evil, Pope says

VATICAN - People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, is pictured in a 2016 photo at the Vatican.

Christians must convert to ecumenism, cardinal says

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.
Pope Francis leads his general audience at the Vatican Jan. 10.

Be intentional about silence during Mass, Pope says

VATICAN – Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion with God, rather than being viewed as times to just be quiet or not speak.
Pope Francis baptizes an infant Jan. 7 in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The Pope baptized 34 children during the celebration on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

Follow Jesus like the Magi, Pope urges on Epiphany

VATICAN CITY – To follow Jesus, one must set out like the Magi, leaving comfort behind, following the light and offering the Lord gifts without expecting anything in return, Pope Francis said Jan. 6 during Mass on the feast of the Epiphany.
Pope Francis drinks a mate tea during his general audience Jan. 3 in Paul VI hall at the Vatican.

Don't confess other's faults, own up to sins, Pope says

VATICAN – Fear and the shame of admitting one's own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognizing one's own faults, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis carries his crosier as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1.

Pope urges respect for life on the Feast of Mary, Mother of God

VATICAN – Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees.
Pope Francis leads Benediction during vespers on New Year's Eve in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31.

The gift of God can only be met with "heart-wrenching gratitude", Pope says

VATICAN – At Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His Son Jesus is one of profound gratitude for the many graces we’ve been given, particularly in the last year.
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