Pope Francis

Laziness is a symptom of 'acedia,' a dangerous vice, pope says

At his weekly general audiences, Pope Francis has been looking at the "capital sins" or vices that tempt people. Today he focused on "acedia," which is often translated...

Lent

Lenten retreat: Book helps people explore pope's teaching on belonging

A new book guides people through an eight-day Ignatian retreat, but it also provides insights into the spirituality, theology and pastoral practices of Pope Francis, who...

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Robert Deeley of Diocese of Portland; Appoints Rev. James Ruggieri as Successor

Catholics in the United States Have an Opportunity to Make a Positive, Global Impact on Lives of the Impoverished and Marginalized

At Masses on the weekend of March 9-10, Catholics across the United States will have an opportunity to help the most impoverished and marginalized by giving to The...

Pope Francis

Prayer can change people's hearts, pope says at canonization Mass

Pope Francis canonized St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, in St. Peter's Basilica Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the...

Pope Francis

Pope, man cured thanks to Mama Antula are linked by omelets and beer

The Argentine man who was healed of a life-threatening stroke in 2017 through the intercession of Blessed María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, has known...

Liturgy

Don't reduce women's role in church to question of ministry, pope says

Pope Francis spoke to members of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments about the importance of all Catholics understanding the Mass as an...

Human Trafficking

Young people join religious sisters in global fight against trafficking

Talitha Kum, a global network begun by women religious in the 1990s to assist victims and fight trafficking, coordinated a series of events in Rome Feb. 2-8 for young...

Vatican

Pope tells seminarians to put the Eucharist at the center of formation

Pope Francis had a more than hour-long informal conversation with seminarians from the Archdiocese of Madrid.

Sacrificing Our Nation’s Fundamental Commitment to Humanitarian Protection Will Not Sustainably Reduce Migration, Says Bishop Seitz

While reiterating support for bipartisan cooperation that leads to immigration reform, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso also asserted that the bill now before the U.S...