VATICAN CITY — Elderly Christians are called to be consistent in their faith, otherwise they risk becoming a sign of hypocrisy for future generations, Pope Francis said. Addressing elderly men and ...

The reality of the need for faith in your life comes to each of us at different times. For some it takes a difficult life experience or a tragedy or possibly a health scare to draw you toward God.

The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis said during a meeting with newly-wed and engaged couples in Ireland. "The first and ...

“AND HE SHALL turn the heart of the parents to the children, and heart of the children to their parents” (Malachi 3:24). Sometimes our children ask difficult questions. My 4-year-old grandson recently ...

Faith is central to the Christian life. In fact, to become a Christian is to believe that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. Still, the fact that faith is central does not mean it is easy. Often, living a ...

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Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 4, 2022. (Credit: Paul Haring/CNS.) Listen ROME — Elderly Christians are called to be ...