Do not pay for Mass, redemption is free, pope says

Mar 8, 2018 | Latest news, US & World

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mass isn’t a paid arrangement for salvation but rather the commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice of his life, given freely to all, Pope Francis said. Christians can make a silent prayer...

Lent is time to become aware of false prophets, cold hearts, pope says

Feb 6, 2018 | Latest news, US & World

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said. Together with...

The savior is in: Jesus was always available to those in need, pope says

Jan 30, 2018 | Latest news, US & World

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Priests and bishops need to model themselves after Jesus, who never posted inconvenient office hours or shied away from people and their problems, Pope Francis said in a morning homily. “Jesus...

Christians recognize God’s grace at work in one another, pope says

Jan 25, 2018 | Latest news, US & World

By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — When different Christian churches recognize the validity of one another’s baptisms, they are recognizing that God’s grace is at work in them, Pope Francis said. “Even when differences...

Don’t rush through silence at Mass, pope says at general audience

Jan 10, 2018 | Latest news, US & World

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The silence that precedes the opening prayer at Mass is an opportunity for Christians to commend to God the fate of the church and the world, Pope Francis said. Departing from his prepared text...