SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy — On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did — out of love for God — or if they only pray when they need something from God or want a “shot” ...

VATICAN CITY — On Saturday, Pope Francis said St. Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given his entire life in the service of God’s mercy. The Holy Father said there is only one reason he ...

Editor's note: This is Ann DeMatteo's 22nd column following her diagnosis with breast cancer. Today, we add the word "Inspirations" to her column. In starting off the New Year, I thought I'd write ...

The following letter from Julius Babao, who just came back from a trip to Italy with wife Tintin Bersola, says it all: My only knowledge of Padre Pio at that time were from pictures that I have seen ...

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There is a strong and deep connection between Padre Pio and Norristown — and there will be a great celebration of this powerful saint with many Masses celebrated in Norristown on his feast day on ...

On Saturday Pope Francis said St. Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given their entire life in the service of God's mercy, but cautioned that there is only one reason he was able to do so: ...