Pope urges Europe to nurture religious roots, sow peace in its borders
The project of European unity and cooperation, ensuring peace on the continent and helping others find peace as well, requires a real commitment to dialogue and respect for others, Pope Francis said.
U.S.-Mexico border Mass marked by painful reunion through the fence
The 18-car Union Pacific train blew its horn about 50 feet from the U.S.-Mexico divide.
Pope calls European Parliament to rejuvenate ‘grandmother’ Europe
Instead of making a pastoral visit, Pope Francis went to the heart of European unity and bureaucracy: the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the 28-member European Union; and the Council of Europe, an organization of 47 countries formed to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law on the continent.
Break down isolation, stigma of autism, pope says
Pope Francis called for greater acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorders and their families to break down the "isolation" and "stigma" that burdens them.
Pope, creating six new saints, uses newly abbreviated formula
Using a newly simplified rite, Pope Francis proclaimed six new saints and praised them for the love and self-giving with which they served God and built up his kingdom by serving the poor and needy.
Millions could benefit from Obama’s new immigration policies
The meeting room in the middle of Maryland's most immigrant-dense ZIP code Nov. 20 was full of people who epitomize the problems President Barack Obama is trying to address with executive action.
As Obama unveils program, other efforts aim to help Central Americans
As millions of immigrants celebrate the possibility of protection from deportation under a new Obama administration plan, among those who cannot take advantage of it will be the 68,445 families and 68,541 unaccompanied minors who were apprehended at the border in the last fiscal year.
‘Year of Consecrated Life’ focuses on religious
The global Church will ring in a new year on the first Sunday of Advent by dedicating it to the faithful whose vows of poverty, chastity and obedience serve to illuminate heaven on earth.
25 years later, the Salvadoran Jesuits’ legacy lives on
The legacy of six murdered Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter lives on in El Salvador.
Little acts of love, kindness and faith add up to holiness, pope says
All Christians are called to holiness and to take even little steps each day to be more loving and more Christ-like, Pope Francis said.