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Pope Francis greets Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., as he meets with U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican Jan. 16, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to report on the status of their dioceses to the Pope and Vatican officials.
Pope speaks with 15 U.S. bishops about abuse crisis, evangelization, parish life, pro-life issues
Pope Francis spent a significant amount of his Jan. 16 meeting with U.S. bishops from the Midwest bolstering parish life and outreach, along with other issues that are crucial to upholding and … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., and other U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska leave in procession after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Jan. 14, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials.
In secularized culture, bishops must give bold witness, KCK Archbishop Naumann says
Despite recent studies that indicate a rise in secularism, bishops must continue to give witness to God’s love by laying down their lives for their flocks, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of … more
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Pope Francis visits a medical clinic in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 15, 2019. The clinic, staffed by doctors, nurses and volunteers, offered medical services during the week leading up to the World Day of the Poor.
Having a friend who is poor will help you get to heaven, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. The poor are the Church’s treasure because they give every Christian a chance to “speak the same language as Jesus, that of love,” … more
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A bird flies through smog in New Delhi, India, Nov. 13, 2019. Pope Francis told participants at a Vatican City conference on criminal justice Nov. 15, that there are plans to include a definition of ecological and other “psycho-social phenomenon” hate sins in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Catechism will be updated to include ecological sins, Pope says
Following through on a proposal made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis said there are plans to include a definition of ecological sins in the Church’s official … more
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Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and an unidentified priest arrive for a session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 15, 2019.
U.S. bishops speak at synod for the Amazon
The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is not a “referendum” on priestly celibacy; it is looking for ways to provide for the sacramental life and formation of the people there, U.S. Cardinal … more
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Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna speaks at a press conference following a session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 21, 2019.
Cardinal talks about listening at the synod, being loyal to the Pope
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna said that as a European member of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, his first task is to listen and his second task is to examine ways his lifestyle … more
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Sister Priscilla Soloman, a member of the Ojibway people and of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, participates in an indigenous prayer during a meeting of indigenous peoples from North and South America at the Jesuit General Curia in Rome Oct. 17, 2019. The meeting was a side event to the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Indigenous vow to stand with Pope Francis, with each other
Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon repeatedly vowed to support, defend and accompany the region’s indigenous people. But a few hours after having a special … more
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a symposium sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See at the Vatican Oct. 2, 2019. Secretary of State Pompeo spoke at the symposium, which focused on areas of collaboration between the U.S. and the Vatican including the causes of advancing religious freedom and fighting against human trafficking.
U.S. officials seek greater cooperation with Vatican on religious freedom
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. Promoting religious freedom, providing humanitarian assistance and fighting human trafficking are three major issues the Vatican and the U.S. … more
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he leads his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 9, 2019.
The Christian battle is against evil, not people, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When Catholics attack other members of the Church, they are hurting Christ, Pope Francis said. “Even … more
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Pope Francis participates in a prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the start of the first session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2019.
Synod is a time to listen, discern, not despise, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is a time of reflection, dialogue and listening to the needs and sufferings of indigenous people, Pope Francis … more
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Pope Francis places a red biretta on new Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny during a consistory for the creation of 13 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 5, 2019.
Pope to cardinals: Loving, loyal service requires feeling God’s love
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, Vatican City CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. In a ceremony to create 13 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded new and old members of the … more
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Pope Francis arrives to attend a celebration marking the feast of St. Francis in the Vatican Gardens October 4, 2019.
On feast of St. Francis, Pope joins Amazonians to plant tree at Vatican
Pope Francis joined Amazonian Church workers and indigenous people Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, to plant a tree in the Vatican Gardens. He also consecrated the Synod of Bishops for … more
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Celestina Fernandes da Silva, a Catholic activist, waters flowers in front of her home in the Wapishana indigenous village of Tabalascada, Brazil, April 3, 2019. Franciscan Father Joao Messias Sousa, who works among indigenous in the Amazon, said the people believe “God is in all things, but those things are not gods.”
God in all things: Synod looks at indigenous ‘theology of creation’
By demanding respect for the cultures of indigenous peoples, Pope Francis was not promoting pantheism, but — tapping into his Jesuit roots — urging respect for a worldview that sees God … more
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New cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of Indonesia meets with members of his family after a consistory for the creation of 13 new cardinals at the Vatican Oct. 5, 2019.
Friends, family, faithful celebrate new cardinals at Vatican reception
A long, snail-paced line of well-wishers waited to greet Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa, Congo, after the ceremony in which Pope Francis placed a red hat on his head. But the … more
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A priest celebrates Mass for students and faculty Jan. 31, 2012, in the Catholic Student Center at Washington University in St. Louis. Many college Catholic student centers and Newman University in Wichita, Kan., will be celebrating Cardinal Newman’s Oct. 13, 2019, canonization with lectures, watch parties and pilgrimages to Rome for the event.
Newman canonization chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is? Yes and no, seems to be the answer, depending on … more
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Pope Francis attends the unveiling of a large bronze statue titled, “Angels Unawares,” by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 29, 2019. The statue depicts a group of migrants and refugees on a boat. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) See POPE-MASS-MIGRANTS-REFUGEES Sept. 29, 2019.
Angels Unawares: Sculptor hopes to convey welcoming message through art
Since his election, Pope Francis has made the care and welcoming of migrants and refugees a cornerstone of his papacy. Nearly four months after ascending to the chair of St. Peter, the Pope made … more
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Pope Francis uses incense to bless new priests before their ordination Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 11, 2014. In a letter addressed to priests around the world Aug. 4, 2019, Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of conscience and power.
In letter, Pope encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse and abuse of … more
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The sun sets behind a statue of Mary on Apparition Hill in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in this Feb. 26, 2011, file photo. Senior Vatican representatives joined dozens of bishops and hundreds of priests at the first officially approved Church youth festival at the site Aug. 2-6, 2019, three months after Catholic pilgrimages were authorized by the Pope.
Vatican officials among Church leaders at Medjugorje youth festival
Senior Vatican representatives joined the first officially approved Church festival at Medjugorje, three months after Catholic pilgrimages to the site in Bosnia-Herzegovina were authorized by the … more
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Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Sibiu, Romania, to Rome June 2, 2019.
Pope says he’s strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength. “I take his hand and let him … more
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People wave the flags of the Vatican and Romania before Pope Francis’ celebration of a Divine Liturgy and the beatification of seven martyred bishops of the Eastern-rite Romanian Catholic Church at Liberty Field in Blaj, Romania, June 2, 2019.
Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. The memory and witness of Romania’s martyred bishops are a reminder that Christians are called to stand firm against ideologies that seek to … more
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