A fisherman in Canggu, Indonesia, walks near the shore on 3 May. Photo: Johannes Christo/Reuters. By Carol Glatz The theory that wellbeing will automatically flow down to everyone from the riches of the few is “a lie”, Pope Francis said on 15 June. The beatitudes show the way, he said, because they show that holiness doesn’t concern just the soul, “but also the feet – for going tow...

The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien interviews Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo on Monday 18 June in front of some 20 members of the Burmese Catholic Community of Western Australia. Photo: Feby Plando. By Theresia Titus and Jamie O’Brien Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo has this week said the Catholic Church plays a significant role on peacebuilding in Myanmar. At the invitation of Catholic Miss...

A woman religious casts her ballot May 25 in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on its law on abortion. Voters went to the polls May 25 to decide whether to liberalize the country's abortion laws. (CNS photo/Alex Fraser, Reuters) By Michael Kelly An Irish bishop said he hopes Pope Francis' August visit can help bring healing, after a divisive referendum that will pave the way for aborti...

Pope Francis leaves after celebrating Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on 20 May. The Pope at his “Regina Coeli” announced that he will create 14 new cardinals on 29 June. Photo: Paul Haring/CNS. By Cindy Wooden Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit and praying that the Spirit will lead them and the Church closer to God and ...

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...