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 ...

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 ...

New work Jesus Reached Out, done by local artist Amber Payne, was installed in the lobby of Christus’ main hospital last month. New artwork in the lobby of Christus Mother Frances Hospital -Tyler is ...

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 ...

Speaking at the Angelus Pope Francis reiterated the question in today's Gospel, “Who is Jesus for the people of our time? Who is Jesus for each of us?” Sadly, “Many people feel an emptiness around and ...

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 ...

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 ...