Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies "at the base of Christian life," Pope Francis said. "Whereas pride and arrogance swell the human heart, making ...

Pope Francis greets a child in St. Peter's Square while riding the popemobile during his general audience at the Vatican May 22, 2024. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on vices and virtues with a review of humility, a virtue that forms the “the base of Christian life” and is a source of peace for the Church ...

Christians should be known for embodying the virtues of curiosity and epistemic humility. “Should a Christian have an open mind?” When a student raised that question in class, I did not know how to ...

Humility has been lauded as a virtue in most world cultures and wisdom traditions. More recently, scientists have started to study humility, and they’re discovering its many benefits. “Psychologists ...

In the early 2000s, while I was working as a curriculum designer, cultural competency specialist, trainer, and coach to support HIV/AIDS peer educators (most of whom were themselves living with ...

All of us have experienced situations in which we needed more confidence—in the classroom, on the athletic field, at work, on stage, or in our social lives. Along the way, our parents, teachers, ...