“The rule to follow in all cases,” the reflection says of family ministry, “is the love and mercy of the Lord.”
Pope Francis
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis establishes a universal feast day for Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church
The Memorial will celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost in churches throughout the world.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope visits group home for women prisoners with small children
The pope left chocolate eggs as gifts during his surprise visit to Casa di Leda, a group home for incarcerated women with small children.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward, ambassador says
Father Grande was known as a champion of the poor and the oppressed at a time when El Salvador was on the threshold of a civil war, a war that eventually killed over 70,000 people.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
One key to understanding Pope Francis? His approach to judgment.
By adopting an attitude free of judging others, the pope argues, the world will be a more peaceful place.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope calls for immediate end to the violence in Syria
February has been one of the most violent months in the seven years of conflict.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis prays with victims of religious persecution
The pope said Rebecca Bitrus and Asia Bibi are models for a society that today has ever more fear of suffering.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Five years into Pope Francis’ papacy, there is much more noise to be made.
We now mark five years of Francis’ pontificate. The editors of America wish him many more.
Posted inFaith, Features
Five Years of Francis: The Keys to His Papacy
Francis may well rank among the most consequential popes in the long and colorful history of the papacy.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope accepts resignation of bishop after ordering priests to accept him
Bishop Okpaleke’s appointment had been met by protests and petitions calling for the appointment of a bishop from among the local clergy.