Vatican Archives

Bishops’ visit to Rome renews sense of unity, mission, archbishop says

Jan 22, 2020

A pilgrimage to the apostles’ tombs in Rome helps bishops renew their sense of unity as well as rededicate themselves to being missionaries bringing the Gospel to the world, said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City.

By Carol Glatz

Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says

Jan 22, 2020

Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Bishop Strickland says he asked pope about McCarrick report

Jan 21, 2020

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, said he asked Pope Francis about the Vatican investigation into Theodore E. McCarrick and the release of a promised report on how the former cardinal managed to rise through the church ranks.

By Cindy Wooden

Integral development for all is a moral duty, pope tells leaders at Davos

Jan 21, 2020

Pope Francis told global business and government leaders that everyone has the moral responsibility to seek the integral development of all people, but especially those who are in need, suffering injustice or whose lives are threatened.

By Carol Glatz

Pope urges bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues

Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.

By Catholic News Service

Pope decries ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-Semitism

Jan 20, 2020

Pope Francis condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of anti-Semitism and criticized the selfish indifference that is creating the conditions for division, populism and hatred.

By Carol Glatz