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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope

Jan 1, 2014

Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more

English bishops aim to harvest fruits from Year of Faith

Dec 4, 2013

Two Catholic bishops in England – Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury and Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth – have written... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013

Pope Francis warns faithful not to be 'rosewater Christians'

Oct 24, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily, Pope Francis focused on the fact that we have been “re-created” in Christ, urging those in... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013

Pope warns against 'Jonah syndrome' of the pharisees

Oct 14, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily Pope Francis examined Christ's interaction with the pharisees in the day's Gospel reading, stressing that pious... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore speaks during the 2012 National Religious Freedom award dinner, May 24, 2012.

Faith shines light on truth and reason, archbishop says

Sep 20, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

At a recent talk on Pope Francis' encyclical “Lumen Fidei,” Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore emphasized that faith is... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013.

Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview

Sep 19, 2013

In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more

Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois.

Bishop: Catholics must adjust to cultural bias against faith

Sep 10, 2013

Bishop Thomas J. Papropcki of Springfield, Ill., said that Catholics should be aware of an “unconscious hatred for the faith”... Read more

Argentine bishop: weak faith life has caused marriage crisis

Sep 5, 2013

Archbishop Andres Stanovnik of Corrientes has said Argentines need to return to living their faith, because a weak faith life... Read more

Mass at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok 2013.

Thai Catholics encouraged to imitate Virgin Mary's faith life

Aug 17, 2013

Mary is a perfect model for Christians, who should imitate their Blessed Mother and learn from her, said a Thai... Read more

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Vatican analyst: encyclical is bridge between two Popes

Jul 12, 2013

The director of L’Osservatore Romano, Giovanni Maria Vian, said Pope Francis’ encyclical “Lumen Fidei” could be considered a “bridge” between... Read more

Pope Francis at Mass on July 7.

Bishop says Pope Francis' influence seen throughout encyclical

Jul 10, 2013

Bishop Juan A. Reig Pla of the Spanish diocese Alcala de Henares said that the thought of Pope Francis is... Read more

Cross memorial at fire station 7 in Prescott, Arizona.

Arizona parish finds hope in wake of tragedies

Jul 10, 2013

As the city of Prescott, Ariz. grieves the loss of nineteen elite firefighters, Sacred Heart Catholic Parish is also coping... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Bishops of Italy in a solemn Profession of Faith in St Peters Basilica for their 65th General Assembly May 23, 2013.

Light of faith will illuminate the world, encyclical teaches

Jul 6, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The theme of light is pivotal in the first Church encyclical written by “four hands.”  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his installation on March 19, 2013.

In encyclical, Pope says 'light of faith' must transform lives

Jul 5, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

In his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis highlighted the need to let Christ’s love... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, in the VPO Feb. 5, 2013.

Vatican archbishop: encyclical offers insight into Francis' style

Jul 5, 2013

A Vatican archbishop believes that the first encyclical issued by Pope Francis provides an “introduction” to the Pontiff’s teaching and... Read more

Fr. Giuseppe Costa speaks to CNA in Rome.

New encyclical is a spiritual 'light,' says Vatican publisher

Jul 5, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

At its title suggests, “Lumen Fidei,” – the first encyclical by Pope Francis, released July 5 – is truly a... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St Peters Square after Mass on April 28, 2013.

Release of Pope Francis' first encyclical stresses beauty of faith

Jul 5, 2013

The first encyclical of Pope Francis – which had been started by the former Pope, Benedict XVI – has been... Read more

Painter Alexander Talbot Rice with his portrait of Benedict XVI.

Artist's faith grows through Benedict XVI portrait

Jul 3, 2013

A British artist who has painted the British royal family and Margaret Thatcher in person says his Christian faith “deepened”... Read more

CNA

Laity Sunday in Mumbai encourages formation in faith

Jun 24, 2013

A June 23 seminar in Mumbai, India, sought to help Catholics, including families and young people, commit to living a... Read more

CNA

Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain

Jun 13, 2013

A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more