VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God, who created the world, continues to work in it, surprising people and making some of them nervous, Pope Francis said. The phrase “it’s always been done this way” reflects an attitude that “kills,” the pope said May 8 at his early morning Mass. “This kills freedom. It kills joy. It
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Science and religion are not at odds but are united in the continuing search for truth in unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos. The scientific conference titled, “Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Space-Time Singularities,” is an opportunity to show that “the church supports good science,” said Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, director
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told Italian students he was shocked when a massive U.S. bomb used in Afghanistan was referred to as “the mother of all bombs.” “They called it ‘the mother of all bombs,’” the pope told the Italian youths. But “a mother gives life and this brought death.” The 7,000 young
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Be ready with the spiritual weapon of faith because the biggest battle facing the Swiss Guard today is fighting the devil and worldly vices, Pope Francis told the guard’s members. The Swiss Guards’ colorful and valuable presence at the service of the pope and Vatican City State “is an occasion to
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Wisconsin-born Capuchin Father Solanus Casey, five religious, four laypeople and two cardinals, including Vietnamese Cardinal Francois Nguyen Van Thuan. The pope approved the decrees during an audience May 4 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Father Casey (1870-1957) was
WASHINGTON (CNS) — At a White House Rose Garden ceremony May 4, President Donald Trump told a group of religious leaders: “It was looking like you’d never get here, but you got here, folks,” referring to their presence at the signing of the executive order on religious liberty. And maybe some in the group wondered
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pray for rigid Christians, both those who are honestly zealous about following the law, but lack mercy and those who are hypocritical and hide their sinfulness, Pope Francis said. Pray that those who are too rigid learn to follow the way of Christ and his meekness, the pope said May 5
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As tensions exploded after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray while in custody of Baltimore police in 2015, the Rev. S. Todd Yeary joined hands with other people of faith in the turbulent streets of his city and began to walk. The group stopped as they saw police and spontaneously dropped to
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s compassion can change the rigid hearts of those who use his law to condemn others, Pope Francis said. A person with a hardened, “pagan heart does not allow the Spirit to enter” and often relies on his or her own strength and intellect rather than understanding God’s will through humility,
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Pope Francis’ historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims. “The pope’s visit was a big blessing to the Egyptians, both Muslims and Christians. It boosted the morale of the Egyptian people, especially
