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FAITH/STORIES

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Piero Marino, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses, during an audience with members of the committee at the Vatican Nov. 10. The next Eucharistic Congress will be held Sept. 13-20, 2020, in Budapest, Hungary.

Communion must extend beyond church walls, transform societies, Pope says

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VATICAN – Even in societies increasingly marked by divisions and prejudice, Catholics gather every Sunday "in the Lord's name and acknowledge that they are brothers and sisters," Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican Nov. 12.
November 12, 2018

Bishops must be 'blameless' servants of God, not businessmen, Pope says

VATICAN – A bishop must be "blameless" and at the service of God, not of cliques, assets and power, especially if he is ever to "set right" what needs to be done for the church, Pope Francis said.
Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze and Pope Francis concelebrate Mass May 20.
November 9, 2018

Sacraments are gifts, not for sale, Pope says at Mass

VATICAN – The sacraments are gifts from God that are given freely and are not a way for the church to fill up its coffers to cover expenses, Pope Francis said.
November 5, 2018
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass in memory of cardinals and bishops who died in the past year, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 3.

The meaning of life is found in self-giving service, Pope says in memorial Mass for cardinals, bishops

VATICAN – For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.
People pray as Pope Francis attends a 2015 meeting with Catholic charismatics in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. "Charis" will take over the roles previously played by the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service and the Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships, the Vatican announced Oct. 31.

New Vatican body to take over Catholic charismatic activities

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VATICAN – The two international bodies that had been supporting and coordinating the international activities of charismatic Catholics will become one new organization.
November 2, 2018
Pope Francis walks through Rome's Prima Porta cemetery Nov. 2, the feast of All Souls.

Feast of All Souls a time to remember, to hope for eternal life, Pope says

ROME – The Mass for the feast of All Souls is "realistic, concrete" in calling Catholics to remember the people and events of their past, to consider how they live today and to hope for eternal life with God and their loved ones who preceded them, Pope Francis said.
Rains falls as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 1, the feast of All Saints.

Sainthood is a choice, 'either holiness or nothing', Pope Francis says

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VATICAN – Saints are not just the well-known men, women and young people on the liturgical calendar, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
Pope Francis gives the thumbs up as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 31.

'Every Christian vocation is spousal', just like marriage, Pope says

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VATICAN – The Sixth Commandment's mandate against adultery is a call to fidelity that applies not only to married couples, but to all Christians called to love others through their vocation, Pope Francis said.
Mary Marrocco: Living and loving in the face of death

Mary Marrocco: Living and loving in the face of death

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“I have been half in love with easeful Death.” So wrote poet John Keats two centuries ago. For him it was sorrowful, yet his succinct sentence could well describe our current perspective in this country. 

October 29, 2018
Pope Francis leave in procession after celebrating the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 28.

Pope closes synod with apology to young people who felt ignored by the Church

VATICAN – Speaking on behalf of all adult Catholics, Pope Francis formally closed the Synod of Bishops by asking young people for forgiveness.
Jeremiah, as depicted by Michelangelo from the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

God's word on Sunday: God reveals path out of darkness

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 28 (Year B) Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52

October 25, 2018
Pope Francis prepares to address young people who participated in a pilgrimage hike from the Monte Mario nature reserve in Rome to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 25. Participants in the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment, and young people from Rome parishes took part in the hike. Pictured next to the pope is Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

Holiness comes from practicing the faith, not pious talk, Pope says

VATICAN – Following the Francigena Way, an ancient pilgrims' path, a group of about 300 synod participants and young people from Rome parishes headed to St. Peter's Basilica to pray at the apostle's tomb.
Pope Francis attends the release of the book, "Sharing the Wisdom of Time," in Rome Oct. 23. In the book, the Pope offers commentary on the life stories of older people throughout the world. Also pictured is Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, editor of La Civilta Cattolica.

Young people must know history, learn from the past, Pope says

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VATICAN – Pope Francis said young men and women today need to learn from their elders what led to the great wars of the 20th century so "they won't fall for the same mistake."
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