‘Revolution of tenderness’ springs from fertile ground of humility

The phrased coined by Pope Francis is rooted in Jesus’ parable on humility, love and service to those most in need, as Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the Gospel and readings for this Sunday’s Mass.

Back to school Italian style: Papal greeting and gelato quests

At the Pontifical North American College, new student orientation is not just a weekend or even just a week -- it includes almost a month of intensive Italian studies, punctuated with occasional gelato sampling and one big shoutout from Pope Francis.

Hospital ship begins serving people along the Amazon

Even before the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon begins, a new church initiative in the region set sail: the Pope Francis Hospital Ship.

Christ’s love gives hope to forgotten ones, cardinal says

In a world where many are often marginalized and discriminated against, the message of Jesus' love must continue to be proclaimed, Cardinal Parolin wrote on behalf of Pope Francis.

Tobin: Letter reminds priests Christ’s ‘joy, hope’ constantly ‘born anew’

Cardinal Tobin, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, calls Pope Francis' Aug. 4 letter to priests around the world "a most welcome gift" in this "particularly difficult time for the church."

Audit firm, other financial controls announced for West Virginia diocese

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has selected a new external auditor as part of the progress that has been made since Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield as head of the diocese in September 2018.

Curia reform: Changing attitudes, not just structures

Pope Francis' plan for the reform of the Roman Curia will change the names of several offices and merge a few of them, but the biggest change it hopes to spark is one of attitude.

With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin

Now that the miracle has been confirmed by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Peoria can formally begin planning for the beatification of Archbishop Sheen, which will take place in Peoria.

Secrecy of confession must never be violated, Vatican says

Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document July 1 affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives.

Vatican publishes itinerary for papal trip to Africa Sept. 4-10

Pope Francis' sixth foreign trip of 2019 will take him to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius Sept. 4-10, the Vatican announced.