Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest assured that the light of Christ will guide them to a happy and meaningful life, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
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Only In Print: Pope’s Climate Change Message Inspires Artist To Feed the Hungry In Soho
A mural depicting an image of Pope Francis that can be found on the wall outside the Little Cupcake Bakeshop at 30 Prince St., was painted by an artist who goes by the single name of Delphinoto.
In World Sick Day Message, Pope Says Progress Must Never Trump Care
Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.
Though Problems Abound, God-Given Hope Never Fails, Pope Says
Christian hope grants those who suffer the assurance that God does not abandon his people in their time of need, Pope Francis said.
Being a Member of Christ’s Body To Improve the Faith
I have been so impressed by Father Robert Imbelli’s essay in the November, 2021 issue of Commonweal, that I have been discussing it with friends, both priests and lay people.
In Speech to Curia, Pope Francis Warns Against Worldly Attachments, Including in the Liturgy
To close a year in which he put limits on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, Pope Francis warned against the temptations of pride, spiritual worldliness, and attachment to superficial reassurances, including liturgical preferences.
Vatican Answers Questions on Limits Regarding Pre-Vatican II Mass
Responding to 11 questions it said had been raised about Pope Francis’ document restricting celebrations of the pre-Vatican II Mass, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments offered a few concessions to bishops but insisted the entire Latin-rite Catholic Church must move toward celebrating only one form of the Mass and sacraments.
Pope Francis Celebrates His Birthday With Migrant Children at Vatican Clinic
On Sunday, Pope Francis chose to celebrate his birthday with the children and families cared for by this facility, which marked 100 years last May.
Solidarity, Dialogue Needed to Confront Pandemic, Pope Says
The ongoing pandemic serves as a reminder that the world cannot move forward without cooperation and solidarity, Pope Francis told a group of ambassadors beginning their service at the Vatican.
Pope Francis Welcomes First Group of Asylum-Seekers From Cyprus on His 85th Birthday
With many “thanks” and “best wishes,” a group of 10 asylum-seekers greeted Pope Francis on his birthday Dec. 17.