Priesthood
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'I can't leave my people': Priest killed in Syria hailed as martyr
Days after Dutch priest Fr. Frans van der Lugt was murdered in Syria, a close young friend recalled his saintly... Read more
Holy Orders fosters a passionate love of the Church, Pope notes
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Sacraments, devoting today’s discourse to those who receive... Read more
Pope lauds 'bravery' of those anointed by God
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the significance of the special anointing given to priests and bishops, emphasizing... Read more
Pope: Good priests have living relationship with Jesus Christ
Pope Francis' homily on Saturday morning offered a strong exhortation to priests to remain faithful to their relationship with Jesus... Read more
Francis and Benedict linked in call for joyful priests
At a presentation of a work by Benedict XVI on the priesthood, the head of the Vatican's doctrine office said... Read more
Church is 'depository' of God’s forgiveness, Pope says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the power Jesus gave the apostles to forgive sins in his... Read more
Rome program aims to better priests' engagement with media
In an effort to equip future priests to better encounter the mass media, one seminary in Rome now provides a... Read more
Rome sabbatical aims to renew priests through prayer, formation
A special sabbatical program invites priests to come to the Eternal City to rest and receive classes on topics relevant... Read more
Video highlights seminarians, priestly vocations in Los Angeles
As seminary enrollments continue to rise, the Los Angeles archdiocese has released a vocational video titled “Follow Me: Journeys to... Read more
Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers are now priests
Two twin brothers in Chile say that their mother’s determination in protecting them from abortion despite the advice of doctors... Read more
Boy who embraced Pope receives hero's welcome at school
The young boy who brought Pope Francis to tears during World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro was greeted with... Read more
Arizona hermitage to foster deep prayer, priestly renewal
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix has established a local house of prayer for priests, where they can come for... Read more
Global rosary relay to encourage prayer for priests
The Global Rosary Relay for Priests’ fourth annual event will take place this June 7, providing an opportunity for worldwide... Read more
Legion priest seeks to leave ministry to care for child
Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to... Read more
Ohio priest dies of cancer two days after ordination
Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two... Read more
Worldliness poses danger to priestly identity, Pope says
The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope... Read more
Minister with constant joy, Pope Francis counsels new priests
Pope Francis ordained 10 men as priests this morning, reminding them that they should carry out their ministry with “constant... Read more
Ask Jesus what he wants and be brave, Pope tells youth
Just after ordaining 10 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis called on young Catholics to ask Jesus “what he wants... Read more
School kids support seminarians through letter campaign
Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school... Read more
Fiftieth Prayer for Vocations day to focus on hope
As the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations draws near, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared resources... Read more
