Pope Francis will publish the fourth encyclical of his pontificate on Thursday on “the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ.” The encyclical entitled, “Dilexit nos,” meaning, “He has ...

Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical Dilexit Nos on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ: A smiling Pope Francis is depicted on a sign ...

Pope Francis holds his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.) Listen NEW YORK – With the encyclical Dilexit nos, the ...

Some of the most frequently asked questions I have gotten from journalists this week: Why does the encyclical matter? What impact will it have? Why is it getting all this attention? Let's start with ...

Earlier this summer, the Vatican published the papal encyclical Laudato Si’, promoting sustainable development and environmentalism, and Pope Francis subsequently declared his intention to deliver an ...

The president of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement inviting U.S. Catholics to pray with Pope Francis’ latest encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The ...

Pope Francis is skeptical of artificial intelligence’s effects on humanity, and on Thursday he released an encyclical explaining why. In the 141-page document, called “Dilexit Nos” (He loved us), the ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis blasted the wealthy few who exploit the environment to the detriment of the poor people in society. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis published a follow-up to his ...