Some part of me hoped that the interview would help teach me how to be more like Francis. But it’s clear the only thing he wants is for us to want to be more like Jesus.
Pope Francis
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Ukraine, abortion, racism, women’s ordination: Highlights from America’s interview with Pope Francis
Pope Francis called for overcoming polarization in the life of the Catholic Church in an exclusive interview with America magazine.
Posted inFaith, Features
Exclusive: Pope Francis discusses Ukraine, U.S. bishops and more
Pope Francis sits down with America for an exclusive interview on polarization, racism, Ukraine, Vatican-China relations and church teaching on the ordination of women.
Posted inFaith, Letters
Letter to the Editor: Correcting a common misconception about the U.S.C.C.B
Social justice issues, including climate change, consume not only the majority of our public relations, but also our staffing resources at the U.S.C.C.B.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: The way Catholics calculate the date of Easter could be changing
For Thanksgiving week, “Inside the Vatican” is bringing you a brief update on a few of the top Vatican stories.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis compares war in Ukraine to genocide
Praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis remembered both the victims of Russia’s current aggression and the millions of victims of a Soviet-engineered famine 90 years ago.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: How can you tell true consolation from passing enthusiasm?
Pope Francis continues his weekly audiences on discernment: Spiritual consolation “is an experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing God’s presence in everything.”
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Interview: Bishop Stowe wants the USCCB to take Pope Francis’ priorities seriously
The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and that’s unfortunate.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis fires top leadership of Caritas Internationalis after review found poor staff morale
Pope Francis has suspended the secretary-general and other top officers of Caritas Internationalis, appointing a temporary administrator to oversee improved management policies.
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Pope Francis celebrates the feast of Christ the King with his cousins
With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing people’s attention to the root of Christian faith: the cross of Jesus.