Youth to be Vatican’s focus in 2018, Cardinal Parolin says

by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 15, 2018 | National Catholic Reporter, News, Vatican News

“In an interview published Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that for the Vatican, the new year will be marked by its attention to the lives of young people ahead of the 2018 Synod of Bishops. “This year – the year 2018 – will be characterized by a special...

Santa Marta Homily: Satan has no Compassion

by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2018 | News, Pope Francis

““Bullying” Like Children Suffer Today Started Long Ago Pope Francis talked of the evil of showing contempt for the week in his homily on January 8, 2018, at Santa Marta House in the Vatican. He said this is the work of Satan, who has no compassion, according to...

Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships

by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis

“In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the future, and that such stability is created when founded upon the faithful and lasting relationship of a man and woman. “Today fleeting relationships are...

Analysis: What is the context of Pope Francis’ words on the Lord’s Prayer?

by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis

“Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’ Conference’s TV2000 network are part of a wider debate that has taken place in Italy for over two decades. The Pope said that the words “non ci...

Pope: We Must Remember Tender Love, Perseverance of Families With Suffering Children

by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Pope Francis

“Vatican Releases Message for 26th World Day of the Sick “We cannot forget the tender love and perseverance of many families in caring for their chronically sick or severely disabled children, parents and relatives,” Pope Francis has said, stressing: “The care...