St. Paul
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Peter the Apostle and Paul, the teacher of the Gentiles
Each man, in a different way, gathered together the one family of Christ and, revered together throughout the world, they... Read more
Caravaggio painted two masterpieces of St. Paul’s conversion — why?
On the feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we look at the mystery behind Caravaggio’s two famous paintings of... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said. Read more
Why is St. Luke the patron saint of butchers? Here’s a clue
Each of the four Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — has a special image associated with him.... Read more
Pope Francis: Follow St. Paul’s wisdom when using tech to spread the Gospel
The pope also warned about “disinformation” in today’s media environment. Read more
Pope Francis prays at St. Paul’s Grotto in Malta
Tradition holds that St. Paul stayed at the site for three months in 60 AD. Read more
Pope Francis: True freedom flows from the Cross of Christ
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Rediscover the beauty of being children of God’
At his general audience, the pope appealed for peace in Ethiopia. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more
Pope Francis: 'What justifies us is Jesus Christ'
Pope Francis said that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass... Read more
The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Written in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began. Read more
Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online
The pope said that these “new preachers” can be recognized by their “rigidity.” Read more
St. Paul, a miracle, and the first Christian community on the Italian peninsula
The imprisonment of St. Paul in Rome, and his eventual martyrdom, are well-known. But days before the apostle set foot... Read more
Pope Francis on feast of Saints Peter and Paul: 'Only prayer unlocks chains'
On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for one another and... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Malta in May
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will visit the islands of Malta and Gozo on May 31. Read more
Pope Francis prays at St. Paul’s tomb with Orthodox and Anglican Christians
Pope Francis prayed at the tomb of St. Paul with Orthodox and Anglican leaders Saturday to conclude the Week of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church never tires of announcing God’s love
While often persecuted and misunderstood, the Church never tires of announcing the love of God made present in Jesus Christ,... Read more
