Archive for June 18, 2016

Pope Francis greets Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, June 17, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

For Pope Francis, the Catholic laity can transform the world

The Church should always value the transformative power of faith-filled laity who are willing to serve the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis in St Peter's Square for the Jubilee of Mercy audience, June 18, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: Authentic conversion only comes from Christ

Recognizing the needs of others is a sign of genuine conversion, which only happens when the heart is ready to... Read more

Pope Francis at the Jubilee Audience in St. Peter's Square honoring members of the police, firemen, and armed forces on April 30, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Christian persecution extends beyond genocide, Pope says

In a wide-ranging question and answer session on Saturday, Pope Francis said it is “reductionism” to describe the violence against... Read more