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April 17, 2015

Carmelite invokes Elijah at retreat for Pope and Curia

Bishops from around the world pray during a Jan. 12 Mass at the Carmelite Monastery in Bethlehem, West Bank.

VATICAN CITY - Just as the people they preach to must be reawakened to God, so to must the Church’s pastors — right up to those holding the highest positions in the Church — a Carmelite priest told Pope Francis and members of the Curia at their recent retreat.

Published in Features
January 27, 2015

Become islands of mercy in the sea of world's indifference, Pope says

Pope Francis leads ecumenical vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Jan. 25.

VATICAN CITY - Christians are called to overcome apathy, discouragement and pretentions of self-sufficiency by letting God enter into their hearts, making them joyful, merciful and strong, Pope Francis said.

Published in Vatican
December 7, 2014

Catholics recall the winds of change brought by Mass in the vernacular

Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and other bishops celebrate Mass facing the audience.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Second Vatican Council brought about renewal to many aspects of the life of the church.

But for many Catholics, the most noticeable developments appeared 50 years ago. On Nov. 29, 1964, parts of the Mass began for the first time to be prayed in English, priests started facing the congregation, and the approach to liturgical music sounded a different note.

Published in International
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