Jesus welcomed sinners in his day and continues to do so today, opening their hearts to recognize their errors and bringing God's mercy and pardon, Pope Francis said.
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Don’t neglect, mistreat those who come to you, pope tells Roman Curia
Let no one feel ignored or mistreated when they encounter a member of the Roman Curia or staff working at the Vatican, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well.
Thousands pay respects to Scalia at Supreme Court
On most days when the Supreme Court is in session, only a relative handful of people can get inside.
Supreme Court without Justice Scalia: Will it lack a tip of the scales?
As the nation looks ahead to upcoming Supreme Court decisions without Justice Antonin Scalia's input, it may see a lot of tie scores.
Being human: Pope Francis delights many, frustrates some
The pope is human. Pope Francis demonstrated that in Mexico, as he does wherever he goes, and most people find it attractive most of the time.
Cardinal: Collegiality, synodality ‘twin sisters’ of a prelate’s work
Collegiality and synodality are "twin sisters" of a bishop's work, according to Cardinal Wilfrid Napier of Durban, South Africa, who gave the annual Cardinal Dearden Lecture Feb. 18 at The Catholic University of America in...
Movie Review: Race
Run, don't walk, to the nearest multiplex and see "Race" (Focus), a supremely entertaining biopic about Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens (Stephan James).
St. Peter’s Basilica altar boys, priests join Rome soccer series
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Clericus Cup soccer series for priests and seminarians studying in Rome welcomed three new teams to its 2016 league.
Building walls to keep immigrants out is not Christian, pope says
As the plane carrying him back to Rome from Mexico was flying over Texas, Pope Francis insisted building walls to keep immigrants out of one's country is un-Christian.