Peace in politics, in the world starts in people’s hearts, pope says
Believing security can be obtained through war and fear is a great deception, Pope Francis said.
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work to defend human life or assist migrants and refugees.
Conference in Rome addresses dangers of AI and child pornography
“What dangers does artificial intelligence (AI) present for the safety of children in digital environments?” was the topic addressed by a conference organized by the S.O.S Il Telefono Azzurro Foundation and the Italian Embassy at the Holy See as part of the National Day against Pedophilia and Child Pornography, which is observed in Italy every May 5.
Deaf Catholic community in Maryland grows with new chaplain, retreat, Eucharistic Congress
One of the few Deaf Catholic priests in the United States is working to renew the Church’s ministry to the Deaf in Maryland and beyond through signed Masses, retreats, and an upcoming Eucharistic congress for the Deaf.
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, pope says at audience
While the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are the marks of a righteous individual, the virtues of faith, hope and love emphasize a connection to other people fueled by belief in God and reliance on prayer, Pope Francis said.
In age of excess, temperance helps one experience real joy, pope says
Exercising the virtue of temperance is not a recipe for a boring life, Pope Francis said, but rather it is the secret to enjoying every good thing.
Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience
While intense feelings or drive -- passions -- are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays for all those affected by deadly quake in Taiwan
Pope Francis expressed his closeness to and solidarity with all those affected by a deadly earthquake in Taiwan.
Pope Francis on his relationship with Benedict: ‘He always defended me’
For the nearly 10 years that Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI lived on opposite sides of St. Peter's Basilica, the two popes' relationship was marked by a deep mutual respect and profound sense of solidarity, Pope Francis said.
Vatican announces April 8 publication of document on human dignity
The Vatican press office announced that the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith's declaration on human dignity, said to include a faith-based critique of "gender ideologies" and surrogacy, will be released April 8.