Pope Francis prays for over 150 victims of Syria terror attacks

Pope Francis has asked God to 'convert the hearts of those who sow death and destruction' following a series of deadly attacks by the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Syria. While speaking...

For Pope Francis, missionary work is 'love without limits'

On Pentecost, Pope Francis praised missionary work as a massive work of mercy based on the desire for everyone to be saved and loved. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3915955384854588"; ...

Pope Francis: You can't love your pet more than your neighbor

People in need deserve more love from us than the animals do, Pope Francis has said. In off-the-cuff remarks Saturday, he said: “How often do we see people greatly attached to cats,...

Pope Francis: Be witnesses of the Gospel every day

Pope Francis commemorated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven by reminding the faithful of their duty to be witnesses of the Gospel every day of the week, in all areas...

Don't lock up the Holy Spirit in your heart, Pope Francis says

The Holy Spirit seems to be a “luxury prisoner” in many Christians’ hearts: someone who is welcomed to stay, but not allowed to act or move us forward, the Pope said during his homily...

Teaching Children to Pray the Rosary in Small Steps

by Kevin Di Camillo I am not a teacher. Let me rephrase that: I am a terrible teacher. Ask any poor undergraduate who suffered under my lame attempts to impart knowledge. Indeed,...

Catholic Bishops to Buhari: Build ranches in cattle-rearing states, declare attackers insurgents

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has asked the Federal Government to focus on building cattle ranches in states where cattle rearing is prevalent. A delegation of the CBCN,...

Bishop weds 109 couples in Nassarawa State (PHOTO)

Most Rev. Mathew Audu, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday in Masaka joined 109 couples in a mass wedding in the state. Speaking during his third...

Enugu killings: Security agencies tactically withdrew from Nimbo – Catholic Bishop

The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Prof. Godfrey Onah, Friday, slammed security agencies over the mass murder carried out by Fulani herdsmen at Nimbo community in Enugu State. Bishop...

Know the difference between sin and sinner, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of knowing how to distinguish between sin and sinner, adding that God’s mercy is not afraid to reach out and touch our sins in...

Pope Francis' visit to Greece shows a shared Christian concern for refugees

Pope Francis’ visit on Saturday with refugees in Greece will show solidarity with those in need and demonstrate a shared Christian commitment to helping them, according to the...

Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God. “Mary’s ‘yes’ opens the door to Jesus’ ‘yes’: I have come to do...

Centuries of religious freedom at risk with Virginia veto, Catholic bishops warn

The veto of a religious freedom bill means faith-based groups that support marriage as a union of a man and a woman won’t have needed protections, the state’s Catholic...

Francis announces special collection for victims of Ukraine conflict

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic churches in Europe April 24, the funds of which will go toward relief...

Mercy is an open book – and it's our task to write it, Pope says

On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said the “Gospel of Mercy” begun by Jesus and the apostles is still unfinished, and is an open book that each person is called...

You can’t receive mercy without sharing it, Pope says

Receiving God’s mercy ignites in us the drive to become “instruments of mercy,” especially to the weakest and the marginalized, Pope Francis said Saturday at...

Funeral marks Mother Angelica's life as a 'faithful bride' to Jesus

Mother Angelica’s life must be viewed in reference to Jesus, the homilist at her funeral Mass said on Friday.“We cannot understand Mother Angelica without reference...

Padre Pio inspires help for homeless veterans in Maryland

St. Padre Pio’s spiritual life inspired many veterans of the Second World War – and now, his example has helped inspire support for homeless veterans in Maryland.“Wherever...

The 'boast' of Mother Angelica was in Christ, not herself

Memorial Mass for Mother Angelica at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel on March 30, 2016. Credit: EWTN. The life of EWTN foundress Mother Angelica was a testament...

India's bishops push government to help find Fr Tom

After the circulation of rumors claiming Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil was tortured and crucified on Good Friday, the Indian bishops have written to the government...