Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins on behalf of all the baptized.
Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, Pope Francis says
Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who supports abortion or one who supports closing borders and deporting migrants, Pope Francis said one must choose "the lesser evil."
Make your voice heard for generations to come
Readings for week 15: Sunday, Sept. 15 to Saturday, Sept. 21
Pope Francis thrives, hits main themes of his pontificate during Asia-Pacific trip
The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy from the crowds who came to see him, and he seemed to enjoy his 12-day visit to Asia and the Pacific.
Pope Francis lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip
Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from one of the world's poorest countries to one of its wealthiest and from one of the most youthful to one of the oldest.
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt
The silver coffin of St. Teresa of Ávila was opened in Alba de Tormes Aug. 28 only to confirm her body has remained incorrupt since her death in 1582.
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Pope Francis receives warm nighttime welcome to Papua New Guinea
With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on his four-nation visit to Asia and the Pacific.
In the Spirit is the fullness of God’s gift
What is spirituality? It’s a word used so variously that defining it can seem like pinning a cloud to the wall. In Christianity, spirituality has a clear meaning. It refers to living a relationship.
Spirituality is living life in relationship with the third Person of the Trinity, the Person of the Holy Spirit. It’s the life of the triune God, in the Holy Spirit.
