St Matthew’s Gospel powerfully portrays Christ’s mercy for us. “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and ...

The priesthood is not a "cultural association or a union," but a ministry of mercy anchored on Christ's mission to bring hope to the downtrodden and comfort to those who suffer, Pope Francis told new ...

New artwork in the lobby of Christus Mother Frances Hospital -Tyler is meant to put the ideas of healing and compassions into the minds of its viewers. Local artist Amber Payne created the digital ...

During the April 12 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, Francis also proclaimed Armenian-rite St. Gregory of Narek a doctor of the Church.. Pope Francis celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday liturgy for faithful of ...

The simple answer is that because he loves us. His love does not alter even if we go against him. He will do everything to bring us back to him. He will offer forgiveness. He will bear with us the ...

Editor's note: "Evolving Religious Life," a new series from Global Sisters Report, is exploring how Catholic sisters are adapting to the realities of congregations in transition and new forms of ...

The article (“Conservatives cringe at the new pope’s words,” Oct. 20) begs the proverbial question, “What would Jesus say or do?” For the answer, all one has to do is look to Pope Francis. The new ...

After recalling Jesus’ cruel and humiliating Passion and death last Friday, today we rejoice in his glorious resurrection. This year the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of our salvation and new ...

From Italy, the missionary has been in the Holy Land for three and a half years in charge of the maternity ward at a (Christian) hospital in East Jerusalem. She meets Muslim families and tries to ...