During his homily, Francis emphasized five key aspects of Christ’s mission that characterize the Gospel message.

A Scripture expert who is now the official preacher of Pope Francis has explained what makes the Bible “modern” and why knowledge of the word of God is important for evangelization.

Angelenos are being purified, we are being tested by fire. Our city is being tested, as is our Church, the family of God.

Deuteronomy 8:3 teaches us that, “Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” The word of the ...

By Ken Miller Guest Column Sunday of the Word of God, which Pope Francis instituted, takes place the third Sunday of ...Read More ...

The theme for this year’s Word of God Sunday is “I Hope in Your Word.” During the Mass, the Pope conferred the ministry of ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

“The word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks ... Francis said, encouraging the faithful to bring “good news to the poor, proclaiming release to captives and recovery of sight ...