Priesthood

Pope encourages priests to reach out to those who are 'invisible'

During a closed-door meeting with a group of Rome's priests, Pope Francis invited them to reach out to society's "invisible" individuals and he cautioned against...

Priesthood

Pope encourages young priests to rely on each other in times of crisis

Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome, has held private meetings with pastors and chaplains ministering in different areas of Rome and has moved on to similar meetings with...

Priesthood

Parish priests are lifeline to church's mission, cardinal says

Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington was in Rome to receive the Rector's Award at the Pontifical North American College April 11. He sat down with Catholic News...

Priesthood

Pope tells priests: Be icons of Christ, wipe tears like Veronica

Meeting priests from Brazil, Mexico and much of South America, Pope Francis handed them a prepared text focused on love for God and love for God's people.

Priesthood

Eucharistic adoration, charity, promoting justice are connected, pope says

Meeting with members of the U.S. National Association of Hispanic Priests, Pope Francis said he didn't want to make anyone "blush" by asking them how much time they spend...

Priesthood

Pope shares summer reflection with Rome priests

Traditionally in August, the people of Rome -- including many of its priests -- head for the seaside or the mountains to rest and escape the summer heat. Before the big...

Priesthood

On World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, Pray for Priests to be Faithful Stewards and Strengthened in Service to the Gospel

Priesthood

Pope tells priests: Be agents of harmony, not division

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis celebrated the chrism Mass with about 1,800 priests, bishops and cardinals and addressed his homily to them. At the Mass, the pope blessed...