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...