Priests who are good confessors must recognize their own sins in order to forgive and comfort penitents, the Holy Father said in his homily Feb. 9 at Mass with Capuchin Franciscan friars from around ...

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged the Catholic population of northern Iraq to remain steadfast in their faith and be open to forgiveness despite the numerous challenges facing ...

Jesus’ central message was that the “kingdom of God” was at hand. Just what was this kingdom? It was not an earthly sovereignty, though its influence was pervasive and decisive. It was powerful, yet ...

BISCAYNE PARK, Fla. — A popular Miami priest nicknamed "Father Oprah" said Sunday that "church is about forgiveness" during his first sermon since leaving the Roman Catholic Church to become ...