Jan 19, 2022 | Pope Francis & Vatican
By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The synodal process is a path of engagement that makes room for the Holy Spirit, and not a “majority consensus like a parliament” to guide the universal church, Pope Francis said....
Jan 19, 2022 | Pope Francis & Vatican
By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — St. Joseph’s work as a humble carpenter serves as an example of the dignity of hard work that today is often denied to those in need, Pope Francis said. “Many young people, many...
Oct 15, 2021 | Pope Francis & Vatican
By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To avoid any appearance of impropriety or undue influence, a cardinal or bishop who is a member of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes and anyone officially appointed as a consultant to the...
Oct 15, 2021 | Pope Francis & Vatican
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will prepare for his celebration of the World Day of the Poor by spending time listening to and praying with 500 poor people from across Europe, who will be gathered in Assisi in November, the Vatican...
Oct 13, 2021 | Pope Francis & Vatican, Synod
By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A synod calls on everyone to become an expert in “the art of encounter” in a way that is uplifting and transformative, Pope Francis said, formally opening the process leading up to the...
Oct 7, 2021 | Pope Francis & Vatican
By Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will formally launch the process of the Synod of Bishops with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Oct. 10 Mass, which officially opens the...
