Frustrated by injustice? Read ‘Fratelli Tutti’ and have hope

The latest encyclical by Pope Francis, positioned next to the divisiveness and political trauma we've endured, brought peace and renewed sense of hope for Edith Avila Olea.

General audience closes to public after positive case of COVID-19

The Vatican announced that as of Nov. 4 Pope Francis' general audiences will be broadcast from the library of the Apostolic Palace to prevent risk of spreading the virus.

Freed missionary priest recounts harrowing tale of kidnapping

With his feet chained during two years of captivity somewhere near the Sahara Desert, Father Pierluigi Maccalli said he found new hope on Pentecost Sunday as he huddled near a shortwave radio to listen to Mass celebrated by Pope Francis.

Pastor in Washington Archdiocese named to head Diocese of Springfield, Mass.

Father William Byrne, a Maryland pastor and host of a popular YouTube video series, was appointed Oct. 14 by Pope Francis.

Mystic vision of century-old saint shines for our time

Oct. 16 marks the feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, who witnessed three visions and messages of Jesus. Father Thomas Dailey sees the unity of those visions with Pope Francis' new encyclical.

Archbishop Pérez welcomes new papal encyclical

"Fratelli Tutti," released Oct. 4 by Pope Francis, is "a profound and beautiful teaching document" emphasizing "we are all brothers and sisters made in the image and likeness of God," said the archbishop.

Papal letter highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says

Pope Francis' encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as a concrete path toward peaceful coexistence in a world fraught by war, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

‘Fratelli Tutti’ shows need for dialogue in the church, speaker says

Controversy over the title of Pope Francis' new encyclical -- meant to address brothers and sisters -- illustrates how the Catholic Church itself must encounter and listen, just like society does, said a British theologian.

Papal encyclical outlines God’s call for all to live as brothers and sisters

Recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity has consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis wrote in a new document Oct. 4.

What comes after the pandemic?

Pope Francis is pointing out the vulnerabilities of our sick society. But after we leave the field hospital, we face the temptation to return to the same disparities, injustices and degradation that we have lived with for so long.