USCCB evangelization chair, others laud pope’s apostolic exhortation
Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel") has prompted plenty of commentary, and not exclusively from Catholic circles.
In conversations with parishioners, pope reveals he once was a bouncer
In addition to having worked sweeping floors and running tests in a chemical laboratory as a teenager, Pope Francis revealed he also used to work as a bouncer.
Best gift in life is encountering Christ, pope says at start of Advent
The best present in life is encountering Jesus -- an encounter that will last a lifetime, Pope Francis said.
ADVENT: Faithful prepare to celebrate the Incarnation
In joyful expectation, Catholics throughout the world wonder, wait and prepare for the coming of the Lord during the four weeks of Advent.
Pope: To face death with courage, peace, stay close to Jesus in life
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The thought of death and losing a loved one is scary when there is no faith in Jesus guiding people to an everlasting life, Pope Francis said.
‘The Joy of the Gospel’: Pope lays out his vision for an evangelical church
In his first extensive piece of writing as pope, Pope Francis lays out a vision of the Catholic Church dedicated to evangelization in a positive key, with a focus on society's poorest and most vulnerable, including the aged and unborn.
Pope venerates apostle’s relics, urges people focus on Christ
Pope Francis closed the Year of Faith by calling on people to keep Christ at the center of their lives, especially in times of trouble.
Pope reiterates call for Catholics to adopt missionary mindset
Pope Francis once again called for Catholics to adopt a missionary mindset and make mission the priority of all pastoral activities.
New Evangelization in the Americas – Text of Talk Given by Bishop Olmsted
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” These words of Charles Dickens could easily be applied to the present situation that the Church faces in the American continent when she proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ about marriage, family and the culture of life.
Local Indian community rejoices in dedication of new church
Beneath colorful banners and jeweled umbrellas, hundreds of men, women and children dressed in native attire stood assembled in the parking lot of the Syro-Malabar church on 24th Street, appropriately enough, near Thomas Road.