National Catholic Reporter1d
Faith, hope 'work miracles,' pope tells people of Nicaragua ahead of Immaculate Conception
In a moving letter, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with the people of Nicaragua as Central American bishops called for ...
Catholic News Agency14h
Central American bishops call for day of prayer for Catholic Church in Nicaragua
The bishops of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala are inviting the faithful to participate in a day of ...
National Catholic Register1d
Pope Francis’ Letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘Balm for our Spirit,’ Exiles Say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to ...
Catholic News Agency8h
Pope Francis: Preaching must rely on Holy Spirit, keep homilies under 10 minutes
Preachers must preach an idea, a feeling, and a call to action. Beyond eight minutes the preaching starts to fade, it is not ...
National Catholic Register2d
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and Hope Work Miracles
The Pontiff professed the affection he has for the Nicaraguan people, distinguished by their “extraordinary love for God,” ...
Pope Francis Addresses the Persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Pope Francis breaks the silence on Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega, who has been fiercely persecuting the Catholic Church for ...
National Catholic Reporter8h
Homilies must be short, about Jesus, inspired by the Spirit, pope says
Often homilies are so long, 20 or 30 minutes, that people will go outside to smoke a cigarette and come back, the pope said.