What the Pope Said On The First World Day of the Poor
People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said.
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Pope: Before Mass is Not Idle Chit Chat Time
Mass is the highest form of prayer and not an appropriate moment for small talk, Pope Francis said.
Christians Who Say One Thing and Do Another
“The inconsistency of Christians is one of the easiest weapons the devil has to weaken the people of God and to drive the people of God away from the Lord,” he said.
Priest mediates between Zimbabwe generals, Mugabe
Father Fidelis Mukonori, parliamentary liaison officer for Harare Archdiocese, is trying to mediate a graceful exit for the 93-year-old president, who has led Zimbabwe for 37 years.
Church Not Exempt From the Fight Against Corruption
The Church is not exempt from upholding the laws of the country. To lead the fight against corruption, it must ensure that its own house is “clean and in order”.
Salvation is Free, not a ‘Pay to Save’ Deal with God
When it comes to salvation, God does not seek any form of compensation and offers it freely to those in need of his love, Pope Francis said.
God Is Faithful: He Doesn’t Take Back his Promise of Salvation
As each person follows God’s call, “there will be sins, there will be disobedience, but before this disobedience, there is always mercy,” because God is always faithful and never rescinds his gifts, his call and his promise of salvation, the pope said in his homily
Irish Association Offers Sessions for Priests Falsely Accused of Abuse
Irish priests who have been falsely accused of sexually abusing children are being offered group therapy sessions in a bid to improve their mental health.
On The Good Shepherd’s Path
Clericalism is a path taken by those who, unlike the good shepherd, concern themselves with money and power and not with people who are suffering
