How to be a Pilgrim of Hope for Creation
Walking Together as a Community In the Ignatian tradition, creation is a sacred space to encounter God. St. Ignatius of Loyola urges us to “find God in all things,” from sunrises to the calls of endangered species. As pilgrims of hope for creation, we are called to cultivate a contemplative perspective, recognizing God’s presence in […]
Why I Want the Next Pope to Teach Us How to Be Human Again| National Catholic Register
The Catholic Church has been the school of humanity since the Incarnation. We need its lessons again and anew. What do I hope for in the next pope? My response is informed by the fact that I write as a millennial, mother, and a former spokeswoman for the local, instititutional Church in the Diocese of […]
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 17:45 pm In a video message published after his death, but recorded in January, Pope Francis encouraged young people to work on listening well to others. The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine “Oggi,” was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope […]
Pope Francis’ funeral: When and how to watch the Vatican leader’s final farewell
Thousands of mourners will take part in paying their respects to Pope Francis before his burial in St. Peter’s Basilica. The coffin of Pope Francis is carried at the end of his funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)(AP) Pope Francis‘ funeral on Saturday, April 26, is […]
How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral procession as world mourns Vatican leader
When Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, is laid to rest Saturday, the funeral service and procession will meld Catholic Church tradition with some of Francis’ humble personal wishes. The ceremony at the Vatican is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific), and you can watch […]