Amid the Darkness, Hold Fast to the Light of Hope
Christian hope is not the same as being optimistic about the future, but is knowing that whatever dark or frightening...
Pope Francis
‘The Church is not a Soccer Team Seeking Fans’
The Church is not a prop for one’s ego, a soapbox for ideas or a suit of armour protecting a...
Pope meets ‘Silence’ Director Martin Scorsese
The morning after screening his film, “Silence,” for about 300 Jesuits, the US director Martin Scorsese had a private audience...
The Lord of Surprises
God reveals his mysteries, not to the wise and learned, but to those who are childlike, that is, to people...
Pope expresses condolences over Fidel Castro’s death
In a video message, Cuban President Raul Castro announced the Nov. 25 death of his 90-year-old brother and longtime Cuban...
Grace, not Money, must Guide Financial Choices
Just as “the habit does not make the monk,” taking a vow of poverty does not automatically mean a consecrated...
Mercy Fridays: A Year of Stories, Tears and Hugs
Tears, prayers, caresses — but most of all, listening — were the hallmarks of Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday” visits during...
Doubts about Faith should Lead to Deeper Study and Prayer
Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times – “I have” many times, Pope Francis said – but such doubts...
People can Sniff out Greedy Priests, Pope Says
Catholics will forgive their priests for almost any weakness, but not for an exaggerated attachment to money or for mistreating...
