Pope favored sculptures that gave visibility to the invisible
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — In St. Peter’s Square, in the shadow of the 17th-century colonnade designed by Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo…
Church must carry on pope’s legacy of mercy, cardinal says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY —Mercy — the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ teaching and ministry — must guide the Catholic Church through its period…
Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista…
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
VATICAN CITY — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to…
Real conclaves: They aren’t the thrillers seen in film
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY —Novels and films that include or revolve around a conclave often include nefarious plotting, or at least politicking, and…
In last interview, pope shares lie he always regretted
By Carol Glatz ROME — In Pope Francis’ last formal interview before he died, he shared the one lifelong regret he had never forgiven…
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced.…
Global pastor: In word and deed, pope preached mercy, outreach
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died the morning of April 21 at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. He gave…
Easter Message: ‘We can participate in our risen Lord’s mission’
SAN DIEGO — Auxiliary Bishop Michael Pham, serving as the Administrator of the Diocese of San Diego, shared the following Easter message with the…
Climate migration: Our role, responsibility
By Christina Bagaglio-Slentz A few months ago, I volunteered with the migrant ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Diego. I had served…
Perspective: Buckets of Resurrection — Easter and our work ahead
“It is our wish to entrust to you this ministry, which is by no means of small importance.” Thus Pope Francis commissioned Cardinal Robert…
