Let there be fulfilled in us the Scripture that says, “Even the anger of man will serve to praise you, O Lord” (Psalm 76:10) Viva Cristo Rey. Blessed Miguel Pro faces the firing squad on Nov. 23, 1927 ...

Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims and visitors gathered for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 10, 2024. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ ...

While intense feelings or drive -- passions -- are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said. The virtue of fortitude, "the most 'combative' of ...

Pope Francis June 2 honored the thousands of Romanian Catholics who were imprisoned, killed or otherwise persecuted by the country's Communist era authorities, saying their fortitude demonstrated "an ...