Pope Francis greets members of the Neocatechumenal Way at Tor Vergata, a field on the edge of Rome on 5 May 2018 in celebration of 50 years since the adult faith itinerary commenced in Rome. Also pictured is Kiko Arguello, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, playing guitar. Photo: CNS/Max Rossi, Reuters. By Cindy Wooden and Jamie O’Brien Sharing the Gospel means being a witness to ...

Young people wave as Pope Francis leads the Regina Coeli from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter’s Square on 13 May at the Vatican. Photo: Vincenzo Tersigni/CNS. By Carol Glatz At his Regina Coeli address on 13 May, Pope Francis said Christians must look for Christ as they journey through life, especially among the poor, and give concrete signs of hope to others. The Asc...

Pope Francis greets Sister Carmen Ros Nortes, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation and under-secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Looking on is Archbishop Jose Rodriguez Carballo, secretary of the congregation. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media. By Carol Glatz Pope Francis told some 700 consecrated men and women in the ...

At the end of his message for World Communications Day 2018, Pope Francis included a prayer he wrote adapted from the “Prayer of St Francis.” The message was released at the Vatican on 24 January, the feast of St Francis de Sales, the patron saint of journalists. Photo: Joanna Korhorst/CNS. By Cindy Wooden For his World Communications Day 2018 message, Pope Francis has advised social ...

Pope Francis used St Joseph as an example to remind Christians working in the field of communications to “recover a sense of healthy slowness, tranquillity and patience”. Photo: Adobe Stock. By Junno Arocho Esteves Pope Francis told members of Catholic news organisations that they must be willing to adapt to the ever-evolving age of technology in order to effectively proclaim the Gosp...

A circular rainbow is seen in Santiago, Chile on 18 December 2017. Photo: Mario Ruiz/CNS. By Junno Arocho Esteves “Heaven is not an eternally dull existence but rather the completion of a journey toward a promised encounter with the Lord,” Pope Francis said in his Homily on 27 April. Although Christians may know that their goal is to go to heaven, “we begin to slip” when asked: “Wh...

Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on March 25. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring. By Cindy Wooden Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting “hosanna” in the world, proclaiming the lordship of Jesus and following his example of outreach to the poor and su...

Pope Francis greets Australian delegate Angela Markas during the pre-synod gathering of youth delegates at the Pontifical International Maria Mater Ecclesiae College in Rome March 19. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring. By Cindy Wooden The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically and respond to the questions men and women...

Pope Francis prays as he leads a Lenten penance service March 9 in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Photo: CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters. By Carol Glatz God’s love is never lacking, despite people’s sins and rejection of his presence in their lives, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service. “Sin is the way that we distance ourselves from Him. Yet that does not mean...

Pope Francis venerates a Marian image outside the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. The Holy Father has this week instituted a new Marian feast honouring Mary as Mother of the Church. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring. By Cindy Wooden Pope Francis has decreed that Latin-rite Catholics around the world will mark the feast of the “Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church” on the Monday after Pe...