VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) is being broadly praised for much of its guidance on paths to holiness — but also has been criticized ...

Pope Francis this morning released an apostolic exhortation titled Gaudete et Exsultate ("Rejoice and Be Glad"). The 98-page teaching document focuses on how Christians can be holy in today's world.

Soon after the publication on April 9 of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on holiness, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad), various scholars were invited to give their responses to the ...

The new apostolic exhortation "on the call to holiness in today’s world" is of a spiritual and confidential nature. It overcomes the barriers between heroism and daily life, consecrated and lay people ...

Christians cannot quest for holiness with prayer alone but must strive to serve those most in need, particularly migrants "who risk their lives to offer a future to their children," Pope Francis says ...