Vatican City (AsiaNews) - With the anointing of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to spread “the good odor of Christ in the world.” Pope Francis explained this today while addressing the faithful ...

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a Chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations. Pope Francis thanked the priests for ...

Vatican City ( AsiaNews ) - The Church cannot be understood or explained without the anointing that gives bishops and priests the power of the Spirit, through which "many gave strength to the people, ...

Priests "anointed" by the Holy Spirit should be authentic agents of harmony rather than "instruments of division," Pope Francis said. Celebrating the chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica April 6, the ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After rescinding a controversial policy concerning sacramental anointing of the sick, the bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts told priests Friday afternoon that anointing of the ...