Pope Francis
Diaconate is ‘Surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. Archbishop Says at Ordination Mass
Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic Church's unity behind the successor of St. Peter, 15 men laid prostrate to express their humility and take vows of chastity and obedience to their bishop.
No One has ‘Exclusive Right’ to God’s Voice, Pope Says at Synod Opening
Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas and remain open to changing their minds about what is best for the church, Pope Francis said.
Church Must Recognize, Ask Pardon for its Sins, Pope Says Before Synod
The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down "to heal the wounds we have caused by our sins," Pope Francis said.
Expose Evil, Denounce Abuse, No More Coverups, Pope Says
Calling on the world's bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be exposed.
Pope Praises Late King for Abdicating Rather than Signing Abortion Law
Every crisis, including what the Catholic Church can experience when people no longer care about religion or have distanced themselves from the faith, is meant to wake Christians up from their slumber, make them ask questions and to change, Pope Francis told bishops, priests, religious and pastoral workers.
Church Should be Ashamed, Beg Forgiveness for Crime of Abuse, Pope Says
The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such "a disgrace" from ever happening again, Pope Francis said.
Welcoming Immigrants is Requirement of Charity, Justice, Pope Says
Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward everyone, Pope Francis said.
Pope: ‘Never Dialogue with the Devil’
Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said.
WYD 2027 in South Korea to Focus on Courage, Interreligious Dialogue
The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.
With Trip Planned, Ailing Pope Cancels Appointments to Rest
Saying Pope Francis had "a mild flu-like condition," the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23.