Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod’s ‘prophetic’ stage

The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal process itself and not the hot-button topics discussed, Pope Francis said. With the second synod assembly ... Read More

Pope Francis: We Need to ‘Welcome God Into Our Daily Lives’ and Pray for ‘Real Peace’

Pope Francis urged his listeners to welcome God into their daily lives — freely and completely — in spite of life’s difficulties, uncertainties, and tribulations. Read More

Love Makes Individuals and the World Better, Pope Francis Says

Meeting with thousands of Italian grandparents and their children and grandchildren, Pope Francis insisted repeatedly, "Love makes us better." ... Read More

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

CBS News broadcast some excerpts April 24 from a new interview conducted by journalist Norah O’Donnell with Pope Francis at the pontiff’s residence in the Vatican. Read More

A better world can't be built 'lying on the couch,' pope tells children

Peace can spread and grow from "small seeds" like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up some litter and praying for God's help, ... Read More

How to Talk to an Atheist about Christianity

Once upon a time, not so long ago, atheism ... It is far better to simply say, "Great question! I don't know the answer to that, but I'd love to research it and get back to you," than to wade ... Read More

Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"

In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children. Read More

Catholic Boomers Are More Liberal Than Millennials

While millennials are generally seen as a more liberal bunch than their baby boomer elders, the opposite is true in the Catholic community ... of U.S. Catholics view Pope Francis favorably ... Read More

Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land

The community’s lawyer, Carlos Rodriguez, said the Pope’s message provides some “reparation” to the villagers and “recognizes their struggle.” “These farmers are not delinquents ... Read More

World News

Grief and rage over the war and Israel have led to demonstrations across the Arab world. Arrests suggest governments fear the outrage could boomerang. The actor, who has become a #MeToo flashpoint ... Read More

Mets’ pitching staff will need defense to be better than this

Atlanta has a culture of winning, having taken the NL East the last five years and also having captured the 2021 World Series ... 103 batting average) and a lot better defense, especially when ... Read More

Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’

In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. network, Pope Francis called for peace in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and said a “negotiated peace” is better than an ongoing conflict. “Please. Read More