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 ...

That’s what Christ told his disciples. (cfr. Lk 6,36-38) “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned ...

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 ...

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 ...