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Pope Francis baptizes one of 28 babies in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 8.

Guard the faith, make it grow, Pope tells parents at infant baptism

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VATICAN CITY – Parents are charged with guarding the faith given to their children at baptism and helping them become true witnesses by example rather than just rules, Pope Francis said.

Pope announced that his prayer for January is for the homeless who have no shelter during the cold weather.

The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live on the streets with no shelter, especially during the cold winter weather.

Nuns and others attend Pope Francis' general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 30.

Have we got it all wrong about women in the Church?

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ROME, Italy – When it comes to talking about women and their role in the Church, discussion tends to focus almost exclusively on getting ordained or being placed in high ranking, decision making positions.

What happens when shame over one’s sins is so great that it keeps people away from the sacrament?

What to do if you're too ashamed to go to Confession

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MADRID, Spain – While Reconciliation is intended to allow Christ’s victory to overcome sin in our lives, what happens when shame over one’s sins is so great that it keeps people away from the sacrament?

When Fr. Eamon Kelly was reprimanded by John Paul II, little did he know the Pope will be a future saint.

That time a priest was reprimanded by Saint John Paul II

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VATICAN CITY – When white smoke poured out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on October 16, 1978, Fr. Eamon Kelly, a seminarian studying in Rome at the time, couldn’t have known that he was witnessing the election of a future saint.

Pope Francis uses incense during a Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1.

After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism

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VATICAN CITY – On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul early Sunday morning, praying for the victims, the injured and in support of everyone who works to fight violence and terrorism.

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels during a Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1.

New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis gestures during his Dec. 28 weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: Middle East Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in the Middle East.

While exchanging gifts for Christmas is a beautiful tradition, Pope Francis said, do not forget the one and only real gift people will ever receive is God's gift to humanity – his son, Jesus Christ.

Real gift this Christmas? God giving world his son, Jesus, Pope says to Vatican employees

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VATICAN CITY – While exchanging gifts for Christmas is a beautiful tradition, Pope Francis said, do not forget the one and only real gift people will ever receive is God's gift to humanity – his son, Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis speaks during an audience to exchange Christmas greetings with members of the Roman Curia in Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Dec. 22.

Pope Francis' speech to the Roman Curia

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Pope Francis met with members of the Roman Curia to exchange Christmas greetings Dec. 22. At the gathering, the Pope also outlined guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia. Below is Vatican Radio's full English translation of his speech:

Claretian Brother Ferran Saperas Aluja, pictured, is one of more than 100 martyrs from the Spanish civil war that the Pope recognized.

Pope advances sainthood causes of martyrs during Spanish civil war

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis furthered the sainthood causes of seven men and women as well as recognized more than 100 martyrs who were killed during the Spanish civil war.

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