FAITH/STORIES
In Rome or at home, Catholics urged to take part in Year of Mercy
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Whether in Rome or at home, Catholics will have a variety of ways to take part in the Year of Mercy.
Gentle Revolution: Pope wants Year of Mercy to tenderly transform world
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - When Pope Francis planned the Year of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door, he did not mean to give the starting signal for a frenzied wave of pilgrims to Rome.
Homeless, poor get star treatment at Vatican movie premiere
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - The usual fanfare that comes with the world premiere of a movie is pretty standard: the lights and cameras, the celebrities walking down the red carpet and screaming fans trying to catch a glimpse of their favourite actors.
Pope Francis reflects on his trip to Africa and the importance of missionary work
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis told those present about his recent trip to Africa and spoke about the importance of missionary work. Speaking in St Peter's Square on Wednesday morning, he emphasized the value of living one’s life in the way of Christ by helping others.
Mother Angelica remains on feeding tube, confined to bed at monastery
By Catholic News ServiceHANCEVILLE, Ala. - Mother Angelica, who spearheaded the founding of the Eternal Word Television Network, has been placed on a feeding tube as she continues to battle lingering effects of two strokes she suffered 14 years ago.
Pope celebrates closing Mass of African Journey
Pope Francis on Monday celebrated Mass at Bangui's Barthélémy Boganda Stadium for thousands of the faithful from the Central African Republic.
'VatiLeaks' trial rescheduled for Dec. 7
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - A Vatican trial against two Italian journalists, a Spanish monsignor and two others was postponed for one week after the court allowed one of the defendants to change lawyers.
Pope opens Holy Door at Mass in Bangui cathedral
Priests and religious, catechists and young people joined Pope Francis on Sunday evening for the celebration of Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Bangui, Central African Republic. During the ceremony, the Pope opened the Holy Door of the Cathedral for the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy. The Jubilee Year officially begins on 8 December. In his homily at the Mass the Pope spoke of the Christian vocation to love our enemies, saying it protects us "from the temptation to seek revenge and from the spiral of endless retaliation."
Mass at Sanctuary of Ugandan Martyrs: Homily
Pope Francis on Saturday morning celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the National Sanctuary of the Ugandan Martyrs at Namugongo. The Shrine commemorates the martyrdom of 22 young Catholic converts during an anti-Christian persecution that took place under Mwanga II, the king of Buganda.
Homily at the Mass on the campus of the University of Nairobi
Thursday, November 26, 2015 - Nairobi
10 a.m. Mass on the campus of the University of Nairobi.
Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis
Nairobi, Central Park
Thursday, November 26, 2015
God’s word speaks to us in the depths of our heart. Today God tells us that we belong to him. He made us, we are his family, and he will always be there for us. “Fear not”, he says to us, “I have chosen you and I promise to give you my blessing” (cf. Is 44:2).
Freedom of press on trial in Vatican court
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Two Italian journalists standing trial in a Vatican court defended their right to freedom of the press, while the Vatican prosecution said the way they acquired confidential information was illegal.
Pope names Vatican official head of North American Anglican ordinariate
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - After consultation with the governing council of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Francis named Msgr. Steven Lopes to be the first bishop of the ordinariate, which serves former Anglicans living in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Vatican Christmas stamps feature manuscript painting of Holy Family
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - This year's Vatican Christmas stamps feature a 15th-century manuscript illumination of the Holy Family.