Vatican

The Pope’s Risky Trip

Nov 24, 2014

The man who shot John Paul II wants to shake this pope’s hand. But that’s the least of the worries for Francis’s security team.
Pope on six new saints, two from India: They served the kingdom of God, of which they became heirs

Nov 24, 2014

At least 70,000 people took part this morning in the canonisation of six blessed, which was officiated by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis tells how to bring about Christ's kingdom

Nov 24, 2014

On the Feast of Christ the King, during the canonization Mass of six new saints, Pope Francis said that Jesus Christ’s kingdom comes through his works of mercy--works that Christians must imitate with tenderness.
Build on the fruit of missionaries, Pope encourages Zambian bishops

Nov 24, 2014

In his ad limina address to the bishops of Zambia on Monday, Pope Francis urged them to continue to build upon the efforts of missionaries to the country, a quarter of whose people are Catholic, and who are nearly all Christian.
'Backbiting' communities don’t help evangelization – unity does

Nov 24, 2014

Pope Francis said that divisions among Christians are a stumbling block to evangelization, and encouraged members of the Church to go beyond personal opinions and find value in what others offer.
Pope: break down the stigma burdening those with autism

Nov 24, 2014

Pope Francis has said autistic disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, as he encouraged everyone to build solidarity to ensure that autistic persons are not isolated.
Indian Catholics find spiritual inspiration in two new saints

Nov 23, 2014

Two new Indian Catholic saints to be canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday were known for their deep spiritual life and their intercession in helping families, say two Catholics who find deep inspiration in their sanctity.
Work towards a global defense of persecuted Christians

Nov 21, 2014

Pope Francis condemned the "absurd violence" being used against Christians in several countries and called on people of good will everywhere to take up the cause of religious freedom.
Pope Francis – Do you have what it takes to be a good priest?

Nov 21, 2014

In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the qualities needed to be a true minister of God, saying that those who are ordained should never be “authoritative,” but rather humble and merciful.
You can’t serve others if you’re lazy or controlling

Nov 21, 2014

In his homily on Nov 11 Pope Francis said that Jesus’ service to others has no boundaries, and warned of those who put limits on how much they give because they are lazy, or want to control the situation.