“The presence of doctors, nurses, and other health care workers in war-torn areas is a sign of hope. They are wise, valiant, and good-hearted people who, following their vocation, work under extremely dangerous conditions. Let us pray for doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war-torn areas, who risk their lives to save the lives of… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for April 2019: For Doctors and Humanitarian Collaborators in War-Torn Areas

Here are some highlights from the second half of Christus Vivit, Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation: The love of God and our relationship with the living Christ do not hold us back from dreaming; they do not require us to narrow our horizons.  On the contrary, that love elevates us, encourages us and inspires us… Read More Highlights from the Second Half of Christus Vivit

Pope Francis in his latest in-flight press conference: “In every religion there is always an integralist group that does not want to move ahead and lives from bitter memories, past conflicts, and seeks even more war and sows fear. We have seen that it is more beautiful to sow hope…” “The builders of walls with… Read More Pope Francis Expresses Concerns about Integralist Reactionaries, Fear-Preaching Populists, and Building Walls

Christopher White writes: As the U.S. Catholic Church faces what is arguably the greatest challenge in its history, Pope Francis has tapped the man who guided the U.S. bishops through the 2002 sexual abuse crisis to lead the archdiocese of the nation’s capital, after its long-serving cardinal resigned under fire last year for his handling… Read More Pope Names Wilton Gregory Next Archbishop of Washington