Pope Francis
Pope Asks That Theology Be ‘Accessible,’ Not Polarizing
Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life's pivotal moments, Pope Francis said, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach.
Amid Christmas and Jubilee Preparations, Prepare Your Hearts, Pope Says
With the city of Rome presenting a gauntlet of major roadworks and construction projects ahead of the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis used the disruptions as an opportunity to encourage people to do some spiritual renovation before the jubilee.
New Cardinals from 17 Nations are Called to Build Church Unity, Pope Says
Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the center of one's life, to love the poor as he did and to strengthen the bonds of unity within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said as he created 21 new cardinals from 17 nations.
Vatican Launches Virtual College of Cardinal ‘Dashboard’
Anyone interested in Catholic Church can now see a detailed, interactive breakdown of the body that will elect the next pope.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican Prepares to Welcome Millions for Holy Year
The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that "the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus," Pope Francis wrote.
Homilies Must Be Short, About Jesus, Inspired by the Spirit, Pope Says
Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said.
Preparations Begin for Opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome Basilicas
Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter's Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple wall marked with a cross.
Lighten Burdens by Making Room for the Lord, Pope Says at Angelus
Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.
Pope Urges Christians to Joyfully Cultivate Fruits of the Spirit
Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming "charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers."
St. Peter’s Basilica Launches Magazine, Installs New Webcams
To help people who cannot travel to Rome but want to pray at the tomb of St. Peter and cross the threshold of the Holy Door, St. Peter's Basilica is installing new webcams.