Vatican news Pope Francis publishes his prayer intention for the month of July and invites Christians to pray that the Church shows God's closeness to those suffering from illness. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may grant the strength of the Lord to those who receive…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets future priests at an annual internal forum course and invites them to administer the sacrament of reconciliation with an emphasis on “the gentleness of God’s love.” By Devin Watkins “May this year of preparation for the Jubilee see the mercy of the Father flourish in many hearts and places, and…
Pope Francis presides over a penitential liturgy at St. Pius V Parish in Rome to open the 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, and says confession puts us back on the path to a new life that began at baptism. By Christopher Wells Confession, the sacrament of God's forgiveness, allows us to begin the path…