In a daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the necessity of God’s love in order to be faithful, and encouraged… Read more Pope Francis: No one can be Christian without love of God
Month: October 2013
Pro-life law goes into effect
US District Court rules against one provision; Texas Attorney General files immediate appeal AUSTIN — Texas’ Catholic bishops applauded the… Read more Pro-life law goes into effect
Love of God ‘scorches’ our selfishness, pope says
In his general audience Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed, stressing the centrality of the Communion of Saints… Read more Love of God ‘scorches’ our selfishness, pope says
Pope Francis: anchor your heart in hope, not false security
During a daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of hope, stressing that it is a gift which does… Read more Pope Francis: anchor your heart in hope, not false security
Jesus continues to pray for us frm heaven, pope says
Pope Francis devoted a recent morning homily to the fact that Jesus prayed for his apostles and the people he… Read more Jesus continues to pray for us frm heaven, pope says
Pope names Bishop Leonard P. Blair as archbishop of Hartford, accepts residenation of Archbishop Mansell
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Henry Mansell, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Hartford,… Read more Pope names Bishop Leonard P. Blair as archbishop of Hartford, accepts residenation of Archbishop Mansell
Christ preaches Gospel through you, pope tells new bishops
At a Mass last Thursday at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis consecrated two men as bishops and exhorted them to… Read more Christ preaches Gospel through you, pope tells new bishops
‘How’s the joy in your home?’ pope asks families
At the Sunday Mass held during the “Day for the Family” in Rome, Pope Francis questioned pilgrims about the harmony… Read more ‘How’s the joy in your home?’ pope asks families
Sacraments are not mere ‘decorations,’ insists pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling… Read more Sacraments are not mere ‘decorations,’ insists pope
Pope: Sacrament of confession is not a ‘torture chamber’
During his daily Mass on Oct. 25, Pope Francis centered his homily on the sacrament of reconciliation, stressing that sin… Read more Pope: Sacrament of confession is not a ‘torture chamber’