Faith

Polish pilgrims mark anniversary of attempt to assassinate St. John Paul

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Thu, 13 May 2021 09:26:28 -0400

VATICAN CITY - An elderly man stood alone in St. Peter's Square May 13, using his wooden rosary beads to pray by a simple plaque marking the place where St. John Paul II was shot exactly 40 years earlier.

Avoid temptation, don't engage with the devil, Pope says at Angelus

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:50:50 -0400

VATICAN – When facing temptation, Christians should follow Jesus' example by not engaging in fruitless talk with the father of lies, Pope Francis said.

Let's think of our own conversion to sow peace this Advent, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:45:50 -0500

VATICAN – Advent is a time for people to think about what they can change about themselves so that they can sow the seeds of peace, justice and fraternity in their daily lives, Pope Francis said.

Christmas at the beach: 'Sand Nativity' brings unique style to Vatican

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:37:39 -0500

VATICAN – From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone's throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity.

People must recognize their weaknesses, beg God for mercy, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:19:50 -0500

VATICAN – God handed down his commandments not for people to hypocritically follow the letter of the law with a proud and righteous heart, but for people to recognize the truth of their weaknesses and acknowledge their need for help, healing and salvation, Pope Francis said.

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:29:00 -0400

VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Advent is time to identify sin, help the poor, see beauty, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:38:18 -0500

VATICAN – Advent is a time to be watchful and alert to the ways one strays from God's path, but also to signs of his presence in other people and in the beauty of the world, Pope Francis said.

We will be judged on how we loved, Pope says

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:39:46 -0500

VATICAN – On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved God and others, especially through daily, concrete acts of charity toward those most in need.

Mass is a time of silence and prayer, not chitchat, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:15:04 -0500

VATICAN CITY – Mass is the highest form of prayer and not an appropriate moment for small talk, Pope Francis said.

Being Christian means being missionary, Pope says

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:05:09 -0400

VATICAN – Catholics must make a real effort to share the Gospel with all people, fighting "the recurring temptation" that leads some to focus only on internal church matters or to be pessimistic about evangelization efforts, Pope Francis wrote.