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As Lent begins, Irish bishop urges that political leaders be told worship is essential
The worship of God is ‘utterly essential’ and political leaders need to be told this, the Bishop of Raphoe wrote... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian prayer instills ‘invincible hope’ in the human heart
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more
Pope Francis: Without liturgy, Christianity is without the whole of Christ
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is essential for Christians to participate in the liturgy and the sacraments to encounter... Read more
Pope Francis on Holocaust Remembrance Day: ‘These things can happen again’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that commemorating the Holocaust means to be aware that “these things can happen again.” Read more
Pope Francis: Praise God above all in difficult moments
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.” Read more
‘Amen’ is not gendered, and ‘A-woman’ is nonsense, Hebrew scholar says
The word “amen” is not a gendered word and the term “a-women” is entirely made up, a professor of theology... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Bearers of gratitude’ make the world a better place
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Those who pray never turn their backs on the world’
People who pray for others are like God’s antennas, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Film chronicles life and legacy of Fr Patrick Peyton, 'The Rosary Priest'
The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who traveled the world hosting hundreds of rosary rallies and encouraging... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Even death trembles when a Christian prays’
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis establishes worldwide prayer network as Vatican body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body. Read more
Pope Francis: God is patient and never stops waiting for a sinner’s conversion
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God'
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during... Read more
Bishop hopes new Italian missal will help Catholics rediscover beauty of Mass
As the Church in Italy prepares to introduce its new translation of the Roman Missal on Sunday, the bishop in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit’
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to pray with a heart open to God’s will
Pope Francis pointed to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of prayer that transforms restlessness into openness to God’s... Read more
McCarrick Report: Pope Francis prays for victims of sexual abuse
Pope Francis acknowledged the publication of the McCarrick Report at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: Consistent prayer strengthens us in times of tribulation
Jesus teaches us that we must be consistent in our prayer, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis supports Polish Catholics in fight against abortion
Pope Francis told Polish Catholics Wednesday that he asks St. John Paul II’s intercession for respect for life, amid protests... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer is the center of life’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians should pray from the heart and not “like parrots.” Read more
