by CBCP Online | Sep 15, 2017 | Vatican News
VATICAN— Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting with Pope Francis, saying that throughout his time as a prisoner, he offered his suffering for the Pope and the Church. According to a...
by CBCP Online | Sep 6, 2017 | Vatican News
VATICAN— On Monday Pope Francis told youth to steer clear of modern society’s narcissistic tendencies, which he referred to as a vain “illness.” He said they should instead concentrate on helping others and on developing a healthy ability to laugh at oneself. “This...
by CBCP Online | Aug 29, 2017 | Vatican News
VATICAN— On Monday the Vatican confirmed rumors that have been swirling the past few weeks about a papal visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh, announcing that Pope Francis will visit the two Asian countries Nov. 27-Dec. 2. “Welcoming the invitation of the respective heads...
by CBCP Online | Aug 27, 2017 | Vatican News
VATICAN— Pope Francis on Thursday sent a video message to youth in a prison in Argentina who are part of a program helping them attend university while in jail, praising the program and speaking words of encouragement for their futures. Those in prison “are serving a...
by Aranzazu Events | Aug 24, 2017 | Vatican News
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on June 9, 2016. L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO/CNA VATICAN— On Sunday Pope Francis prayed for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Spain, Burkina Faso and Finland, asking the Lord to bring peace and to end the violence of...
by atomdatcom | Aug 15, 2017 | Vatican News
Pope Francis prays the Angelus with pilgrims in St Peter’s Square Jan. 10, 2016. ALEXEY GOTOVSKY /CNA VATICAN— On Sunday Pope Francis repeated a message he often has, warning against putting one’s trust in horoscopes and fortune telling rather than Christ, who is the...
