Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others

Cardinal Woelki expects longer papal conclave than swift election of Pope Francis “I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be happy about that.”

Full text: Homily of Cardinal Gambetti on fourth day of Novendiales Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivered the following homily during the fourth day of Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis.

Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others, cardinal says at Novendiales Mass

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days of mourning for Pope Francis.

Meet the pilgrims from the Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with disabilities passed through the Holy Door.

8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis

Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor, and an austere lifestyle that spoke louder than words.