VATICAN CITY—According to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is the Eucharist that provides the nourishment needed to truly … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—With debate on the status of Jerusalem heating up in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognize the city as the capital of Israel, … Continued
This week the Holy Father had a Wednesday “audience” with Buddhist monks as part of his papal trip to Burma. YANGON, Burma (CNA)—In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said when we attend Mass, it is as if we are approaching Jesus on the Cross at Calvary—that at every Eucharist we not only experience Christ’s … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this is a time for silent prayer, when we prepare our … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—A fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone, or even taking pictures during papal liturgies, saying these are distractions that … Continued
ALBANO LAZIALE, Italy (CNA)—We should beg God to put an end to the violence and destruction wrought by war, especially as the world seems to prepare for another conflict, Pope … Continued
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis spoke Oct. 25 about the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s promise to be with us at the moment of … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country of Somalia. The attack was one of the most lethal … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said Christians are never bored or hopeless, but know how to wait patiently – even when life is hard, monotonous or unclear – with the knowledge … Continued