My dear friends,
It is never easy to discuss funeral and burial arrangements with loved ones. Yet as Catholics, it is important that we learn and appreciate how our legacy of faith can be embraced in every moment of our journey, even in death.
Pope Francis shares special message to Canadian youth
By Ena GoquiolayPope Francis shared a message to Canada's youth during the Young People, Faith and Discernment Forum 2017, a televised event on Salt and Light TV on Oct. 22 in preparation for the October 2018 Synod of Bishops on Youth.
Christians are never bored - they persevere with love, Pope says
By Catholic News AgencyPets granted a little taste of Heaven
By Meggie Hoegler, The Catholic RegisterYou can't change politics watching from a balcony, Pope Francis says
By CNA/EWTN NewsVATICAN CITY - On Sunday, Pope Francis said that we can’t improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar, but that it involves personal involvement, which should always be done in a spirit of charity and helpfulness.
Worst sin is doubting God waits for all sinners to convert, Pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – The worst sin of all is not trusting in God's infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis said.
Recognize God's presence, be open to solace he brings, Pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – Christians must learn to expect and recognize God's consolation and hold dear the peace and tranquility it leaves behind, Pope Francis said.
Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops' role
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceMEDELLIN, Colombia - In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops' conferences.
Ancient order, modern times: Order of Malta focuses on renewal
By Catholic News ServiceROME – For more than 900 years, the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta has seen its fair share of victories, defeats and institutional changes.
Pope leads prayers for victims of 'perverse plague' of trafficking
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY – Human trafficking is "brutal, savage and criminal," Pope Francis said, but often it seems like people see it as a sad, but normal fact of life.
These nuns offer their blindness for the salvation of the world
By Barbara Bustamante, CNA/EWTN NewsSANTIAGO, Chile – This Aug. 15 will mark 90 years since the Sacramentine Sisters of Don Orione were founded to offer something very particular for the salvation of the world: their blindness.