VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to be present in their marriage, Pope Francis said. “Where the Holy Spirit enters,…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The U.S. delegates at the Synod of Bishops on synodality are contributing to discussions on the future of the Catholic Church by bringing the diversity of the U.S. church to the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even if some members of the Synod of Bishops end up feeling disappointed by the results of the synod, “God’s providence is at work in this assembly, bringing us to the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of…
Readings for the Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs Reading 1 EPH 1:15-23 Brothers and sisters:Hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesusand of your…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The celebration of World Mission Sunday is a popular day for a pope to canonize new saints — not only those who ministered or gave up their lives in lands traditionally…