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FAITH/STORIES

Pope Francis leaves after leading a meeting with priests, men and women religious, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of St. Martin in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 13, 2021.

Pope Francis urges Slovak church, government to put people first

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Slovakia's tradition of hospitality along with its witness of faith amid persecution must be at the forefront of government policies and the Catholic Church's engagement with the faithful, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis walks with Slovak President Zuzana Caputová as he arrives at the international airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 12, 2021.

After warm welcome to Slovakia, Pope Francis encourages Christian leaders to unite

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Hundreds of men, women and children gathered on the tarmac of Bratislava international airport Sept. 12 to welcome Pope Francis for a visit of less than 72 hours.

Pope Francis uses incense as he celebrates the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress at Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 12, 2021.
September 13, 2021

Eucharist heals from idolatry of 'self,' Pope Francis says at Mass in Budapest

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament can heal Christians from a self-absorbed religiosity that is ostentatious and triumphalist, Pope Francis said.

Mother Roza Czacka, left, and Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, two 20th century Polish saints, will be beatified together.

Profiles in courage and faith: Mother Roza Czacka, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski

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In life, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Mother Róza Czacka led their Polish countrymen with courage and humble service. Now the 20th century compatriots will be beatified together.

Pope Francis speaks at a pre-synod gathering of youth delegates in Rome in this March 19, 2018, file photo. Also pictured is U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Originally scheduled for 2022, the next meeting of the Synod of Bishops will take place in October 2023 to allow for broader consultation at the diocesan, national and regional levels.

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, "For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission."

September 7, 2021
Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 5, 2021. The pope offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States. He also offered prayers for Afghan refugees.

At Angelus, Pope Francis prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States.

This “shoppers drop-in” praesidium on Toronto’s Yonge Street in 1973 was just one of the initiatives that helped grow the Legion of Mary in Canada.

Legion of Mary on frontlines of faith

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Outside of its military overtones, the word “legion” most often describes a large group of people with a singular mission.

Msgr. Guido Marini, papal master of ceremonies, walks next to Pope Benedict XVI during a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Nov. 24, 2012, file photo. Pope Francis has named Msgr. Marini as bishop of the northern Italian Diocese of Tortona. Bishop-designate Marini has served as papal master of ceremonies since 2007.

Papal master of ceremonies appointed bishop of Italian diocese

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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis named Msgr. Guido Marini, who has served as papal master of ceremonies since 2007, as bishop of the Diocese of Tortona.

Pope Francis speaks as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 29, 2021. The pope appealed for intensified prayers and fasting for the situation in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Pope Francis launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God's mercy

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VATICAN CITY -- With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.

August 23, 2021
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 22, 2021.

Seek God through a relationship with Christ, others, Pope Francis says at Angelus

VATICAN CITY -- God can be found in the humanity of Jesus and in the people one meets in life, Pope Francis said.

Taliban fighters stand outside the Interior Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2021. During his Angelus address Aug. 15, Pope Francis expressed his concern for Afghanistan amid the Taliban's control of the country.

Pope Francis prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control

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VATICAN CITY -- Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens.

Police officers patrol a street in Milan Oct. 22, 2020. Italian police have launched an investigation after postal workers near Milan discovered an envelope addressed to "the pope" that contained three bullets.

Police investigating source of letter containing bullets addressed to "the pope"

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ROME -- Italian police have launched an investigation after postal workers discovered an envelope containing three bullets and addressed to "the pope."

A member of a religious congregation walks down the hall as lay students wait between classes at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome in this Sept. 20, 2013, file photo. The Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education has released guidelines on the use of distance learning in ecclesiastical universities and faculties.

Vatican releases rules for online learning for ecclesiastical universities

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VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education encouraged pontifical universities to expand educational opportunities to those who would normally be unable to attend classes in-person full time, but could manage coursework online, such as prisoners, migrants, the homeless, monks, contemplative nuns and even busy bishops.

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