Catholics have an opportunity to approach tobacco policy for what it is—a pro-life issue.

The fact is, no one—no church or priest, friendly gym or unfriendly one—can judge us without our cooperation.

“I want to live my mission as long as God allows me and that’s it,” Francis said when asked about his health by Brazilian bishops.

In his general audience, Pope Francis implored Catholics to take care of the elderly as a community of faith.

In his general audience, Pope Francis highlighted how old age ironically helps us to fulfill Jesus’ commandment to be “born again.”

“Please cherish the elderly,” Pope Francis says. “Because they are the presence of history.” Kane Tanaka, who died in April at the age of 119, is an example of what Francis is talking about.