VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis encouraged Christians to call on the Holy Spirit more often when facing difficulties, exhaustion, or discouragement in daily life during his general audience on Wednesday. ...

Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray. “St. Paul teaches us that in our prayer we ...

While many Christians are accustomed to praying to the Father and to the Son, they are not as familiar or comfortable with praying to the Holy Spirit. The Spirit can seem very elusive, but he doesn’t ...

Pope Benedict greeted His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, during his weekly general audience on Wednesday morning. In his remarks, the Pope ...

Forgiving those who have caused pain or offense is not easy, Pope Francis said. "It is a grace that we have to ask for," because the peace offered by Christ cannot take root in a heart that is ...

Just as people seek wise counsel in legal matters, so too should people prayerfully seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called the Counselor, said Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville ...

The papal election isn’t just for pundits — it’s a chance to teach your children about prayer, trust, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance of the Church. Children hold candles in St. Peter’s Square while ...

MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ (CBCP) commissions, parish workers, and a Catholic youth group offered a Holy Rosary prayer for the ...