Global Church News
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Pope Francis: wealth that is not shared generates corruption
May 25, 2015
If you are wealthy, you should make sure your riches serve the "common good." An abundance of things lived selfishly is "sad", steals "hope," and is the origin "of all kinds of corruption," large or small
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The Holy Spirit ‘guides, renews, and gives fruit,’ Pope preaches at Pentecost Mass
May 25, 2015
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Pentecost Sunday and emphasized during his homily that the Holy Spirit “guides us into all the truth, he renews the face of the earth, and he gives us his fruits”
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Pope Francis: Beatification of Oscar Romero is a cause for great joy
May 25, 2015
On the occasion of the beatification of El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar Romero, Pope Francis sent a note that was read to those present for the May 23 ceremony
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Pope Francis: The gift of the Holy Spirit renews the earth
May 25, 2015
Pope Francis against the backdrop of St Peter’s Basilica and dressed in scarlet vestments, celebrated Mass on Pentecost Sunday
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Regina Coeli: Pope appeals for Southeast Asia migrants
May 25, 2015
Following Mass on this Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli expressed serious concern over the plight of migrants in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman sea in Southeast Asia
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Pope: God's gifts blossom in those who welcome Holy Spirit
May 25, 2015
The gift of the Holy Spirit renews the earth. Pope Francis made this statement during Mass for Pentecost Sunday this morning in St. Peter's Basilica
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Pope: Mgr Romero, following the example of Jesus, chose to be among his people, even at the cost of his life
May 25, 2015
During today’s Regina Coeli address, Pope Francis said that Oscar Romero, who was beatified yesterday in San Salvador, was “killed in odium fide while he was celebrating the Eucharist
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Pope: The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit
May 25, 2015
“The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit,” said Pope Francis in today’s Mass in St Peter’s.
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Pope: Mother church does not exclude even the biggest sinner
May 25, 2015
During Pope Francis' Regina Coeli address, Francis drew the world's attention to the 'zealous pastor' and martyr, Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was beatified saturday in El Salvador.
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Pope: Oscar Romero was a martyr who fought violence with love
May 25, 2015
On the day of Oscar Romero’s beatification in San Salvador, Pope Francis sent a letter to the current archbishop, praising the martyr for his courageous service to the poor amid widespread national violence.
Sunday Reflection
Penitence; Do it now!
Stay Awake! “Watch and pray constantly; Make ready the way of the Lord; Blameless when Jesus comes; Arise Jerusalem these are some of the words that we hear during the season of Advent.