Rome university launches course on liturgical music

Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 10:34 am (EWTN News/CNA).- A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at Mass so as to build unity among Catholics world-wide.

Courageous prayer leads to miracles, Pope reflects

Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 12:35 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis encouraged bold prayer and faithful trust in God during his homily at Mass today at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican.

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.”