Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience
Wednesday, June 19, 2019011 Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God's love, Pope Francis said. In creating this harmony, the Holy Spirit "makes the church...
Don't let quake shake your hope, pope tells earthquake survivors
Monday, June 17, 201909 Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed before a statue of Mary missing the top of its head. The pope began his visit June 16 outside the...
Pope says he's strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Monday, June 3, 2019011 Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.
All children deserve a home, pope says, encouraging adoption
Tuesday, May 28, 2019019 With so many children in the world needing a good home and so many couples unable to have children, there must be a way to make adoption easier and less costly, Pope Francis said.More news
Word of God must be 'beating heart' of church, pope says
Reading the Bible and praying with it is "the best vaccine" against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said. God wants "a church that does not speak from itself or about itself but has...
Friday, April 26, 2019
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ's resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY -- Retired Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging his role in helping the Catholic Church come to terms with the clerical sexual abuse crisis beginning in the 1980s, wrote an article outlining...
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Pope issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City State
To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for Vatican City State and the Roman Curia.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis
Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring. The viral video of him yanking his right hand away from a string of about 17 people coming up to him one-by-one during a trip to Loreto, Italy, March 25,...
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Pope Francis: Imitate God by being merciful to others
The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.
Monday, March 18, 2019