Eucharist ‘satisfies hunger for hope’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers Himself as nourishment and…
Sharing God’s love can make a difference in the world, cardinal says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Knowing that one is loved by God and loving God in return provides a firm foundation for…
Pope warns against ‘dictatorship of doing’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN NEWS — To be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out…
Cardinal visits Ukraine’s president
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of State, visited Ukraine to hold high-level meetings, meet local Catholics and express support from Pope Francis.
Pope calls for a global cease-fire during Olympics
Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.
Don’t scapegoat elderly, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — The elderly must not be accused of saddling younger generations with their medical expenses and pensions — a…
Synod document seeks ways to welcome, serve everyone
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The working document for the October assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality has called for responses…
Pope: Heaven is for ‘everyone, everyone, everyone’
VATICAN CITY —Heaven is not a secure vault protected from outsiders but a “hidden treasure” that is reached by cultivating virtues, Pope Francis said.…
Catholics Called to Ecological Spirituality
By Father Emmet Farrell and Christina Slentz SAN DIEGO — What is ecological spirituality? Ecology has to do with organisms (like us humans) and…
Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for…
