Articles by Courtney Mares
Pope Francis tells medical professionals to defend life
May 17, 2019 / 11:00 amPope Francis Friday encouraged medical professionals to defend and promote life, highlighting the practice of conscientious objection in today’s healthcare environment.
The next World Meeting of Families will focus on holiness in married vocation
May 17, 2019 / 02:38 amThe Vatican announced Friday that the next World Meeting of Families will focus on the vocation of married life as a path to holiness with a particular emphasis on Amoris Laetitia.
Pope Francis urges De La Salle Brothers to bring renewed hope to Catholic schools
May 16, 2019 / 07:20 amOn the 300th anniversary of St. John Baptist de la Salle’s death, Pope Francis urged the Lasallian Brothers to continue their educational mission with their founder’s zeal.
Pope Francis: Christ liberates us from overwhelming evil
May 15, 2019 / 03:08 amPope Francis said Wednesday that Jesus gave humanity a precious gift on the cross -- liberation from evil.
Beijing and Rome can work together, Parolin tells Chinese media
May 13, 2019 / 08:30 amCardinal Pietro Parolin welcomed the opportunity for China and the Holy See to work together to “build a more secure and prosperous world.”
Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues
May 7, 2019 / 13:45 pmPope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not have any consensus that would lead soon to a plan of action.
Make something beautiful with your life, Pope tells Macedonian youth
May 7, 2019 / 10:31 amPope Francis encouraged youth in North Macedonia Tuesday to follow Mother Teresa’s example and make something beautiful out of their lives.
Pope Francis in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa
May 7, 2019 / 09:59 amIn the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint unafraid to offer her life for love.
Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task
May 6, 2019 / 09:46 amAt an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both a gift and a task.
Pope Francis' Bulgaria trip will have an ecumenical focus
May 3, 2019 / 11:01 amPope Francis said Friday that his visit to Bulgaria next week will be a pilgrimage of faith, unity, and peace, with an ecumenical focus.
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
May 3, 2019 / 09:22 amPope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.”
Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'
May 2, 2019 / 10:01 amPope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking, and nuclear threats.
Rome’s center of Divine Mercy established by St. John Paul II
Apr 28, 2019 / 06:49 amLocated just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, Santo Spirito in Sassia is Rome’s official Divine Mercy church.
Pope Francis: Divine Mercy is found in Christ’s wounds
Apr 28, 2019 / 05:06 amOn Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s wounds, which he said contain the difficulties and persecutions endured by people who suffer today.
Pope Francis sends message of peace to the Korean peninsula
Apr 27, 2019 / 03:59 amPope Francis sent a video message Saturday to the leaders of South and North Korea expressing his hope for a future of peace and unity for the peninsula on the anniversary of the inter-Korean summit.
Pope Francis: Bible the 'beating heart' of the Church
Apr 26, 2019 / 08:47 amPope Francis emphasized Friday the importance of the Bible in the life of the Church, echoing Benedict XVI’s call for “a new season of greater love for Sacred Scripture.”
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings
Apr 23, 2019 / 06:09 amThe Islamic State claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people and left 500 injured.
Pope Francis: The resurrection is the most shocking event in human history
Apr 22, 2019 / 04:05 amPope Francis said Monday that the resurrection of Christ is the most shocking event in human history.
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Ask Christ to roll back the stone blocking your heart
Apr 20, 2019 / 13:16 pmIn his Easter Vigil homily, Pope Francis said that the Risen Christ desires to “roll back the stone” that blocks the entrance to one’s heart, so that God’s light and love can enter.
At Colosseum Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis prays for abused minors
Apr 19, 2019 / 09:30 amPope Francis’ prayer at Good Friday’s Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum included a plea for abused youth and for the Church, whom he said is continually under attack.