Sixty years after Lumen Gentium, the question is as relevant today as it was then: What kind of Church is God calling us to be and to become? ...read more

In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis on the theme of "Jesus Christ our Hope” in light of the upcoming Jubilee Year. He reflected on the Genealogy of Christ found in the Gospel of Matthew, recalling that "it is the chosen people, and those who inherit the legacy of faith from their forefathers, pass on to them faith in God." ...read more

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas. ...read more

What has your experience been of praying with others? Have you ever prayed with others using the Bible, Sacred Scripture, the Word of God?  ...read more

On Sunday, December 15, Pope Francis is making a short trip to Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. ...read more

In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis concluded his series of catecheses on "the Spirit and the Bride." He said that "If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail that propels it and lets it advance on the sea of history, today as in the past!" ...read more