The Holy Father said Wednesday that faith, hope and charity form the key pillars. He also mentioned St. John Paul II: ‘Remain faithful to his legacy. Promote life, and do not be deceived by the ...

Pope Francis asks visitors to respond more loudly during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 24, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ ...

What does it mean to call the Church a community of faith, hope, and love? How can recent insights into psychological and neurobiological wellness lead to new understandings of theological virtue? How ...

In an age of anxiety and widespread discouragement as new generations look for happiness apart from God, Scripture urges us to “always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a ...

Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies "at the base of Christian life," Pope Francis said. "Whereas pride and arrogance swell the human heart, making ...

This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the various virtues: the moral virtues, the intellectual virtues, and the theological virtues, as well as the capital vices. It explores the role of ...

Each of the essays, written exclusively for this volume, not only locates discussion of that virtue in its historical context, but also advances the discussion and debate concerning the understanding ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a new chapter in his ongoing catechetical series on virtues by pivoting to a reflection on the three theological virtues — faith, hope, and charity — which he noted ...