Pope to altar servers: ‘Share Jesus with others’

Pope to altar servers: ‘Share Jesus with others’

Vatican news Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Altar Server Pilgrimage to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need. By Lisa Zengarini In his speech to nearly 50,000 choirboys gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis underlined the profound meaning of the motto chosen for the international event: “With you” (Is 41:10). This…

Cardinal Tagle: Eucharistic Congress was a ‘blessed experience’

Cardinal Tagle: Eucharistic Congress was a ‘blessed experience’

Vatican news In this interview with Vatican Radio, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on his experience at the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress in the United States and shares the message Pope Francis had for the participants. By Christopher Wells The National Eucharistic Congress in the United States was “a blessed experience for me,” Cardinal Luis…

Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God’s gifts

Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God’s gifts

The National Eucharistic Congress, held in the American city of Indianapolis, concluded with the celebration of Mass and a homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who called for a renewed commitment to Eucharistic and missionary conversion. By Vatican News Reflecting on the theme of the National Eucharistic Congress, taken from the Gospel of John, “Abide…

Pope grants indulgences for participants in Eucharistic Revival

Pope grants indulgences for participants in Eucharistic Revival

Vatican news The Apostolic Penitentiary, acting on the mandate of Pope Francis, is granting concessions of indulgence to participants in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the National Eucharistic Congress, which will take place this summer in the United States as part of the National Eucharistic Renewal. By Christopher Wells Catholics participating this summer in the…