Pope Francis
Archbishop on War in Ukraine: U.S. ‘Must Not Fall into Isolationism’
After a two-day trip to Ukraine Oct.19-20, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that U.S. Catholics must thoughtfully consider the implications of recent escalations in the region without succumbing to polarized political discourse.
Synod is Lesson in Moving at ‘Pace of the Holy Spirit,’ Archbishop Says
Change in the Catholic Church, including a commitment to recognizing women's leadership gifts and being more welcoming of all people, happens slowly and deliberately, which is a good thing in a rapidly changing world, said the archbishop of Seattle.
Only Love Will Save Humanity, Pope Says in Encyclical on Sacred Heart
In his encyclical, "Dilexit nos," Pope Francis urges the world to counter indifference, greed and war by embracing Christ's infinite love and he highlights the devotion to the Sacred Heart as key to renewing the church’s missionary mandate and fostering fraternity and care for creation.
Praying to the Holy Spirit can Help Couples Stay United, Pope Says
Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to be present in their marriage, Pope Francis said.
U.S. Church Contributes to Synod Through its Diversity, Delegate Says
The U.S. delegates at the Synod of Bishops on synodality are contributing to discussions on the future of the Catholic Church by bringing the diversity of the U.S. church to the Vatican, a U.S. synod delegate said.
As Synod Nears End, Preacher Urges Members to be at Peace with Results
Even if some members of the Synod of Bishops end up feeling disappointed by the results of the synod, "God's providence is at work in this assembly, bringing us to the Kingdom in ways that God alone knows," the spiritual adviser to the synod on synodality told them.
Saints Served Generously, Creatively, Pope Says at Canonization Mass
Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
U.S. Bishop: Church Needs Decentralization, Not Doctrinal Fragmentation
The decentralization of certain aspects of the Catholic Church's governance, as proposed in the Synod of Bishops on synodality, should not lead to a decentralization of doctrine, said the former chair of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine.
Pope Says he Hopes for ‘Reconciled Differences’ Among Christians
Pope Francis called on divided Christians to overcome their doctrinal differences and walk together in love, expressing hope especially for greater unity between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches.
D.C. Cardinal Urges Prayer, Reflection Before November Elections
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington said he hopes U.S. voters who are as concerned as he is about the "anger and vitriol" of the current election cycle will take time away from the media to think and pray about the values important to them as Catholics.