Will 2020 be turning point for women at the Vatican?
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis opened 2020 with a strong call to acknowledge the dignity of women, end violence against them and stop the exploitation of women’s bodies.
Publisher won’t remove Benedict XVI as co-author of book on priestly celibacy
VATICAN CITY -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI wants his name removed as co-author of a book defending priestly celibacy but the publisher insists Benedict wrote the book with Cardinal Robert Sarah.
God's Word on Sunday: Everyone is called to be a light to nations
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 19 (Year A) Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
One of the most unsettling questions that we can ask of ourselves is: “Who am I, and why am I here?”
Pope Francis establishes date dedicated to Bible focus
VATICAN CITY -- The newly established "Sunday of the Word of God" is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said.
Malta’s Christians set welcoming tone
An island nation that is more than 90 per cent Catholic is using the story of a shipwreck to remind Christians what ecumenism is really about — kindness, welcome and the bonds of our common humanity.
Amid threats of war, world must stay hopeful, Pope Francis tells diplomats
VATICAN CITY -- Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.
God's Word on Sunday: Healing the world is a mission for all
Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 12 (Year A) Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17
The servant of God described in Isaiah is truly a wondrous and powerful individual. He will establish justice in the land and on the Earth.
Pope Francis tells health workers to 'uphold truest human right, the right to life'
VATICAN CITY -- Health care professionals always must "promote the dignity and life of each person and reject any compromise in the direction of euthanasia, assisted suicide or suppression of life, even in the case of terminal illness," Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis apologizes for 'incident' with woman in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis began the New Year with an apology for losing his patience the night before with a woman who grabbed his hand and yanked him closer to her while he was greeting people in St. Peter's Square.
God is at work in the world, Pope Francis says at prayer service closing 2019
VATICAN CITY -- God sent his only begotten son into the world, where he continues to dwell in the hearts of men and women, "urging them to believe, to hope despite everything, and to love by working for the good of all," Pope Francis said.