Spirit's surprises are way to happiness, Pope teaches

Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 07:58 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open to “God’s surprises” because they bring true happiness.

Pope ties Church movements Mass to Pentecost

Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 08:22 am (EWTN News/CNA).- St. Peter’s Square was “transformed into an open-air Cenacle,” Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church movements.

Gossip is like slapping Jesus, Pope asserts

Vatican City, May 18, 2013 / 10:17 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis spoke today about how gossip by Christians is a “slap” to Jesus “in the person of his children.”

Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit

Lima, Peru, May 17, 2013 / 05:00 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II on his second visit to Peru, 25 years ago.