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FAITH/STORIES

Sulprizio was born April 13, 1817, in the Abruzzo region near Pescara. As a young boy, he developed a gangrenous leg while working strenuously at an uncle's blacksmith shop. The young teen faced tremendous pain with patience and serenity and offered up his sufferings to God.

Pope will declare teen a saint during youth synod

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VATICAN – Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the monthlong meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on young people.
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announces "Habemus papam!" (We have a pope!) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in 2013 at the Vatican. Cardinal Tauran, 75, died July 5 in the United States.

The Church's office of camerlengo now vacant

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VATICAN – With the July 5 death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the office of camerlengo is now vacant. A sensitive position, above all in the period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor, the Church awaits Pope Francis’ nomination of a new camerlengo.
A screenshot shows Pope Francis smiling during a video message from the Vatican to young people of the Caribbean attending the July 10-23 youth assembly sponsored by the Antilles bishops' conference.

Learn from the past before looking to future, Pope tells youth

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VATICAN – The future cannot be understood without reflecting on the past and on the history and traditions passed on to young people from parents and grandparents, Pope Francis said.
Pictured are four cardinals who have been appointed by Pope Francis to preside over sessions of the October 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment. From left are Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, Iraq; Cardinal Desire Tsarahazana of Toamasina, Madagascar; Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar; and Cardinal John Ribat of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Pope Francis nominates presidents-delegate for upcoming Synod

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VATICAN CITY – As his delegates to preside over sessions of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has chosen four cardinals from countries where young people are facing special challenges.
Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 15 at the Vatican.

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, announces Christ, Pope Francis says

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VATICAN – All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.
Pilgrims take pictures as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 8 at the Vatican.

God's grace comes in surprising ways, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY -- God does not conform to people's expectations, and he often presents himself and his graces in surprising ways, Pope Francis said.

July 6, 2018
Pope Francis receives the gifts as he celebrates a Mass for migrants in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican July 6. The pontiff celebrated the Mass to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his visit to the southern Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.

Pope's homily: 'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants

VATICAN – Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.
Karen Ervin, Theresa Jordan and Laurie Malashanko pause in prayer before the altar at Detroit's Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in 2017. They were consecrated into the Catholic Church's order of virgins.

Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins

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VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican has released a document that establishes norms and principles for women who dedicate their lives as consecrated virgins and their place in the life of the church.

June 29, 2018
New archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 29. At the conclusion of the Mass the pope presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
June 29, 2018
New archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 29. At the conclusion of the Mass the pope presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' zucchetto during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 27.

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

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VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
June 21, 2018
Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at the Palexpo convention center in Geneva June 21.

There is no greater novelty than forgiveness, Pope says at Mass in Geneva

GENEVA – At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches, Pope Francis turned to the region's Catholics, reminding them of what lies at the heart of the faith.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a banquet inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas April 27.

South Korean bishops call on Catholics to pray novena after historic summits

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SEOUL, South Korea – Following two historic summits involving North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s bishops are calling on Catholics to pray a novena for nine specific intentions for the Korean peninsula June 17 - 25.
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