Pope: Homilies must be short, about Jesus, inspired by the Spirit
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the...
Pope Francis
Our Head of Church, Pope Francis has an uncanny way of speaking in a direct, Christ-centered way. We feature his papal audiences, Angelus talks, homilies and interviews.
Pope Francis Receives New All-Electric Popemobile
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis received a new, emission-free, all-electric popemobile from representatives of Mercedes-Benz, the German car manufacturer that has been supplying vehicles for...
Pope: Japan’s ‘hidden Christian’ sites are living witness of faith
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Christians in Japan should keep alive the memory of the persecution their ancestors endured for their faith and should also pray for...
Nicaea and synodality: Pope talks about both with patriarch, theologians
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Focusing again on the fundamental Christian beliefs outlined by the Council of Nicaea almost 1,700 years ago can help Christians today put...
Pope at Angelus: Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make...
Pope: Christian Joy Never Ends
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits...
Pope to open Holy Year with full schedule of Christmas liturgies
By CNS – With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded. The pope, who will celebrate...
Pope: Final synod document is magisterial, must be accepted
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches...
Pope: Christ the King Triumphs over Evil with the Power of Love
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – While world events can seem chaotic, violent and out of control, Christians can be certain that “everything is ultimately subject to the...
Pope: Priests Need Better Formation in Church History to Share Gospel
By Carol Glatz, CNS – A true study and understanding of the church’s history and experience are needed to help priests better interpret today’s world, to make...
