Faith

Authentic pastors do not leave people in their confusion and error, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:28:03 -0500

VATICAN – A truly pastoral minister never leaves people to suffer on their own or to become a victim to their own errors and confusion, Pope Francis told members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope's homily: "God's omnipotence is manifested in His mercy"

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:36:08 -0400

Pope Francis on Tuesday reminded the faithful that God��Ƶapp infinite mercy prevails over all, but he warned against rigidity and invited Christians to always open their hearts.

Patriarch Bartholomew says 'Amoris Laetitia' is about God's mercy

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:00:00 -0500

VATICAN CITY – Knowing the debate surrounding Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family, Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said the document "first and foremost recalls the mercy and compassion of God and not just moral norms and canonical rules."

Pope extends special Year of Mercy provisions, including mandate on abortion

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 08:36:10 -0500

VATICAN CITY – Initiatives undertaken during the special Year of Mercy must continue, including granting absolution to those who confess to having an abortion, Pope Francis said.

Miracle is sign of mercy, says Brazilian who prayed to Mother Teresa

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:05:26 -0400

VATICAN CITY – The inexplicable recovery from a severe brain infection – attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta – is a sign that God's mercy is for everyone, said the Brazilian man who was healed.