Articles by Ann Schneible
Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues
May 5, 2015 / 01:02 amChristians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and sexuality, Pope Francis said in a meeting with the head of Sweden's Lutheran church.
Pope Francis celebrates Junipero Serra – a 'founding father' of the US
May 2, 2015 / 08:41 amPope Francis marked a “day of reflection” for the soon-to-be canonized Junípero Serra by celebrating Mass at the Pontifical North American College, lauding the 18th century missionary who worked to defend the native people against the abuses of colonialism.
Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
Apr 29, 2015 / 13:02 pmWith the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure – so Pope Francis says it’s time for Christians to restore faith in the family.
Death with dignity: A friend recalls last minutes of John Paul II's life
Apr 27, 2015 / 03:02 amA once avid outdoors-man whose final years were marked by disability and suffering, Saint John Paul II witnessed to what it truly means to die with dignity, says a close friend who was with him until the end.
Pope to new priests: Don’t be a peacock
Apr 26, 2015 / 11:04 amPope Francis presided over the ordination of nearly twenty men to the priesthood on Sunday, where he warned them against being vain priests who live first for their own pleasure rather than for God’s.
Pope Francis assures Nepal earthquake survivors of his closeness and prayers
Apr 26, 2015 / 09:06 amPope Francis led the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the weekly Regina Caeli address in praying for the victims of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal which has claimed thousands of lives.
Will the US greet first Latino Pope by kicking out Junipero Serra?
Apr 20, 2015 / 16:02 pmAs the U.S. prepares for Pope Francis' trip later this year, one Vatican official says efforts to remove the statue of Spanish missionary Blessed Junipero Serra from the capitol building offers a poor welcome for history's first Latin American Roman Pontiff.
Pope Francis: If men and women aren't different, we have problems
Apr 15, 2015 / 08:22 amPope Francis has warned against gender theories which seek to eradicate differences between man and woman, saying they perpetuate the very problems they are trying to solve.
Pope to Americas: working to build bridges is never in vain
Apr 14, 2015 / 09:03 amIn a message for the 7th Summit of the Americas, Pope Francis called for dialogue, cooperation and the securing of human rights and basic life necessities.
Pope Francis: Vocations are about quality, not quantity
Apr 13, 2015 / 23:00 pmWell-formed vocations are more important than numerous vocations Pope Francis said in address to religious formators on Saturday at the Vatican.
Evangelization isn't a synonym for advertising, Pope says
Apr 13, 2015 / 13:27 pmGiving witness to Jesus Christ is more than mere advertising, Pope Francis said: it's the act of courage in proclaiming the Gospel “with frankness” even to the point of martyrdom.
Mercy inseparable from life, mission of the Church, says Pope
Apr 11, 2015 / 12:35 pmPope Francis officially proclaimed the upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy by reminding the faithful that mercy cannot be separated from the life and ministry of the Church.
Pope Francis: Now is the time for mercy
Apr 11, 2015 / 10:12 amIn a world marked by suffering and fierce persecution – especially of Christians – now “is the time for mercy,” Pope Francis said, speaking at the vigil for the Feast of Divine Mercy.
Practical help for the demon-possessed: Vatican rolls out new exorcism course
Apr 10, 2015 / 03:02 amThis month the Vatican will gather a wide range experts in the field of exorcism with the aim of shedding light on demonic possession from both theological and scientific perspectives.
Doctrine divides while justice unites? One author's new take on an old claim
Apr 9, 2015 / 23:04 pmAs the Church prepares to conclude its celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II later this year, one book is taking a hard look at the council's vision of ecumenism in a world where attitudes toward social justice are constantly in flux.
Pope's Easter message: In this violent world, what we need is Christ's resurrection
Apr 5, 2015 / 10:04 amPope Francis reminded Christians this Easter of the strength which comes from Christ’s death and resurrection, calling them to be witnesses of peace and justice, especially for those suffering today in regions of extreme violence and persecution.
For Pope Francis, Good Friday shrouded in grief over persecuted Christians
Apr 3, 2015 / 14:45 pmBoth Pope Francis' Good Friday service at the Vatican and the Stations of the Cross held at the Colosseum later in the day zeroed-in on the plight of persecuted Christians around the world.
True martyrs die in prayer – not with clenched fists, papal preacher says
Apr 3, 2015 / 10:35 amIn his homily for the celebration of the Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday, papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa called for a spirit of forgiveness amid rising persecutions in the world.
Blood of the martyrs sustains the Church, Pope reflects
Apr 1, 2015 / 12:46 pmPope Francis, in his General Audience address for Holy Week, said that the Christian martyrs of today, by the shedding of their blood, join with Christ in serving the Church through their witness.
500 years after birth, witness of St. Teresa of Avila remains strong, says Pope
Mar 28, 2015 / 12:56 pmOn the 500th anniversary of St. Teresa of Avila's birth, Pope Francis praised the Spanish mystic and reformer for her witness of self-gift to God, as well as her particular relevance during this Year of Consecrated Life.