Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica
By Justin McLellan, CNS – As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of...
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Pope: Hope is an ‘active virtue’ that makes good things happen
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is...
Pope: Amid Christmas, Prepare Your Hearts
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With the city of Rome presenting a gauntlet of major roadworks and construction projects ahead...
Pope Creates 21 New Cardinals from 17 Nations
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the centre of one’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
