Rome: Pope Francis said on Saturday that many Christian communities around the world suffer persecution because of the devil, who’s behind the hatred of the Christian faith that drives oppressors to lash out. “With his death and resurrection, [Jesus] rescued us from the power of this world, the power ofContinue Reading
Vatican City: Time Magazine has released its 2017 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, and Pope Francis is among the leaders highlighted by the publication. The nomination included a brief reflection on Pope Francis, written by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, who reflected on the Pope’s humility,Continue Reading
Washington: The White House raised the possibility on Wednesday of Donald Trump meeting Pope Francis during the US president’s trip to Italy in late May, although it stressed nothing has been scheduled. “We will be reaching out to the Vatican to see if an audience with the pope can beContinue Reading
Rome: Pope Francis on Easter Monday said how it is Christ’s resurrection that calls each of us to bring the message of Easter – a message of hope and life – to the world. “There is life!” the pope said April 17. Now, following the Resurrection, “we will be resurrectionContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis broke with tradition to deliver an Easter homily Sunday that called on people everywhere to cling to faith despite suffering from the violence and intolerance sweeping the world. The pope usually conducts an Urbu et Orbi blessing — Latin for “To the City and the World”Continue Reading
Rome:Thousands of people, including nuns, families with toddlers and young tourists, endured exceptionally tight anti-terrorism checks to pray at the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum, where Pope Francis expressed shame over humanity’s failings. Francis, wearing a plain white coat, presided over the traditional evening Way of the Cross processionContinue Reading
Rome: Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners in a prison outside the Italian capital known for housing Mafia turncoats as part of a Maundy Thursday Lenten ritual that is also in keeping with the pope’s theme of mercy. As in years past, the 80-year-old pontiff poured water on theContinue Reading
Vatican City: On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing, drying and ironing services for those without a home or a fixed living situation. “The Pope’s Laundry,” as it is being called, is organized by the Office ofContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as planned, despite terrorist attacks which killed more than 43 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in the country. The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Greg Burke, toldContinue Reading
Monsignor Edward Arsenault pleaded guilty to three theft charges Continue Reading
