In October of this past year, Pope Francis added his voice to this ... which adds yet another voice speaking to the heart. On Ash Wednesday, the Prophet Joel will exhort us with these words ...

Pope Francis pointed out, “the Lord is the goal of our journey in this world. The direction must lead to him”. The Pope explained that the mark of ash we receive on Ash Wednesday is a sign that helps ...

The official opening of the three Holy Doors shall be held on Ash Wednesday, 10 February 2016 ... indulgence and mercy of God, as envisaged by Pope Francis, provided that one has observed the various ...

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” ...

Pope Francis announced on Wednesday that he has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr from the Archdiocese of ...

Francis emphasized that immigration laws and policies should be subordinated to the dignified treatment of people, especially ...

It is with gratitude and humility that I accept Pope Francis' invitation to serve the present generation of faithful in the ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with ...

Pope Francis meets with clergy and other pilgrims during his general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 (photo: Vatican Media / VM) Kristina Millare/CNA Vatican ...

Michael D. Carroll is a Newsweek Breaking News Editor based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. His focus is reporting live news, U.S. and U.K. politics, and world news with attention on the Middle East.