In his daily homily Oct. 24, Pope Francis focused on the fact that we have been “re-created” in Christ, urging… Read more Pope Francis warns faithful not to be ‘rosewater Christians’
Month: October 2013
Pope: Mary is united to Christ in the ‘matryrdom’ of her heart
In his weekly general audience, the pope continued his catechesis on the church, reflecting on the importance of Mary as… Read more Pope: Mary is united to Christ in the ‘matryrdom’ of her heart
Sinners are closest to the heart of God, pope reflects
In his daily Mass homily Oct. 22 Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance… Read more Sinners are closest to the heart of God, pope reflects
New U.S. ambassador to Vatican takes helm in Rome
The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting Oct. 21,… Read more New U.S. ambassador to Vatican takes helm in Rome
Attachment to money is a sickness, Pope Francis says
During his daily Mass homily on Monday Pope Francis warned those in attendance against the idolatry present in greedy hearts,… Read more Attachment to money is a sickness, Pope Francis says
U.S. bishops to vote for next president, vice president at Fall General Assembly
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will elect the next president and vice president of USCCB during the bishops’… Read more U.S. bishops to vote for next president, vice president at Fall General Assembly
Pope: Prayer helps ‘overcome evil with good’
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. “Above all,… Read more Pope: Prayer helps ‘overcome evil with good’
Elderly priests, sisters are ‘true shrines of holiness’
During his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on various biblical figures who experienced difficulty in their old age, and… Read more Elderly priests, sisters are ‘true shrines of holiness’
Do not reduce the faith to ‘moralistic’ ideology, pope warns
During a daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the dangers of following one’s own personal, “moralistic” ideology, stressing the… Read more Do not reduce the faith to ‘moralistic’ ideology, pope warns
U.S. bishops welcome end of shutdown
Deal praised for restoring vital programs and services to neediest HHS mandate still a threat Push for conscience protection will… Read more U.S. bishops welcome end of shutdown