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Courtney Grogan

Courtney Grogan

Pope Francis greets an elderly couple at his general audience on Jan. 11, 2023 | Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Date and Theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

The Vatican announced Thursday the date and theme for the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and St. John Paul II, then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla. Photo Courtesy of Adam Bujak/Bialy Kruk.

Vatican Approves Miracle of Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski

The Vatican announced Thursday approval of a miracle attributed to Venerable Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former primate of Poland known...

Cardinal Robert Sarah celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Sept. 28, 2019. Credit: Evandro Inetti/CNA

Cardinal Sarah Reflects on Priesthood as He Marks 50 Years as Priest, 40 Years as Bishop

Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in...

Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall Aug. 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church

Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity.  

Pope Francis celebrates Corpus Christi in Ostia June 3, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration

Pope Francis said Sunday that prayer in adoration of God and service to others spreads the fire of God’s love,...

Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: In times of suffering, know that you are never alone

Pope Francis wrote a heartfelt letter Tuesday to an Italian community still suffering one year after a bridge collapse. His...

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square June 19, 2019 / Daniel Ibañez/ACI Africa

Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit Unites the Church, Despite Sin and Scandal

Dedicating his Wednesday catechesis to the Acts of the Apostles’ account of the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost,...