Ann Schneible

Pope Francis delivers his first Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2013. InterMirifica.net.

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho

Sep 7, 2014 / 07:23 am

Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine and Lesotho.

Seminarians at Rome's North American College take part in the 2014 Labor Day softball game. Alessio di Cintio/CNA.

US seminarians in Rome kick-off first year with softball tradition

Sep 5, 2014 / 01:04 am

Each year, the Pontifical North American College in Rome celebrates Labor Day by pitting its second-year seminarians against the newly-arrived first years in a game of softball.

Screenshot from Caritas Internationalis' video for its initiative to end world hunger.

Caritas launches powerful animated short to fight global hunger

Sep 3, 2014 / 04:26 am

Global Catholic relief agency Caritas Internationalis has launched a new video aimed at promoting awareness about the need to help one another in the fight against worldwide hunger.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his general audience on April 16, 2014. Kyle Burkhart/CNA.

Christian identity comes from Holy Spirit, not 'theology degrees'

Sep 2, 2014 / 08:04 am

A Christian earns his ability to speak with authority from the Holy Spirit, not from a theology degree, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass at the Vatican's Saint Martha Residence Sept. 2.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Faith is rooted in God - not human approval, Pope Francis says

Sep 1, 2014 / 09:32 am

Faith is not founded upon human wisdom, but on the power of God, as made manifest in the Gospel. This was one of the main themes of Pope Francis' homily on Monday morning, resuming daily Mass at the Santa Marta residence following the summer holidays.