Pope Francis

Meet Molly Burhans, the climate activist who is helping Pope Francis with climate change and saving our Earth.

Bringing Data Analytics to the Church’s Climate Change Fight

Meet Archbishop Wilton Gregory, the first African-American cardinal.

Meet the Church’s First African-American Cardinal

Read what Pope Francis had to say about same-sex couples.

What Did the Pope Say About Gay Marriage? An Explainer

Take part in climate change activism with Pope Francis by following his three proposals.

Pope Francis Proposes 3 Ways to Act on Climate Change

Read what we can learn from Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti.

Pope Francis is Calling Us to Dream Together

Pope Francis has asked us to pray the rosary this month. Here's a Visitation Rosary Reflection.

Why Pope Francis Wants You to Pray the Rosary Right Now

Pope Francis seeks to end human trafficking. Watch what he added to the conversation.

Pope Francis Seeks to End Human Trafficking

Pope Francis is praying for social media positivity for his June 2018 prayer intention. Here's what that means.

Why Pope Francis is Praying for Social Media This Month

Download this 30-day prayer journal to learn more about holiness and how to achieve holiness.

The Prayer Journal That Helped Us Rethink Holiness

You can share your thoughts directly with Pope Francis. Watch this video to find out how.

Share Your Thoughts Directly with Pope Francis | #TellItToFrancis

Share in Pope Francis's message of hope this Lent.

Pope Francis’s Message of Lenten Hope

Read Pope Francis's Ash Wednesday 2018 homily.

Pope Francis’s Ash Wednesday Homily

World Communications Day 2018: Pope Francis's challenge to Fake News and call for a Journalism of Peace.

Pope Francis Calls for Truth in the Age of Fake News

Pope Francis addresses a crowd and offers challenge to the media to stop reporting Fake News. Here's what we can do about fake news as consumers.

Pope Francis’s Challenge to Fake News and Our Role in It

A picture of the Vatican to celebrate World Day of Peace with Pope Francis.

Why We Should Celebrate World Day of Peace With Pope Francis

Grotto illustration of the phrase "WWPFD?" which stands for What Would Papa Francisco Do? This is our guess at Pope Francis's new year resolutions.

What Would Papa Francisco Do? WWPFD?

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Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”

Stock your closet up with these French fashion staples.

5 French Clothing Staples for a Très Chic Look