Tag: Pope Francis
New papal appointments reflect pope’s wish for transparency
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino, 69, as president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which handles...
Living Our Faith: Patriotism
We love and honor our country because it has given us life, sustenance, traditions and fundamental orientation analogous to our earthly parents and families.
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Pope at pallium Mass: Jesus wants disciples unafraid to aid others
VATICAN CITY -- God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them...
Credible leadership serves others, pope tells cardinals at consistory
VATICAN CITY — Defending the weak or hopeless and becoming a servant to those most in need is the best promotion one can ever...
Faith is lived with joyous gratitude, not slavelike duty, pope says
VATICAN CITY -- God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a...
Bishop Nunzio Galantino takes over Vatican investments as pope strives for...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino, 69, as president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which handles...
Pope Francis: Support life at all stages, avoid ‘dirty work of...
VATICAN CITY -- Behind the indifference toward human life lies a contagious illness that blinds people to the lives, challenges and struggles of others,...
Pope’s climate warning to oil-gas executives: ‘There is no time to...
By Tony Magliano
Challenging world oil executives to recognize the urgent environmental need to quickly transition from fossil fuel extraction and burning, to clean energy...
Pope: Individual bishops must decide about Communion in mixed marriages
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM GENEVA (CNS) -- The question of allowing Protestants married to Catholics to receive Communion at Mass in special cases...
Forgiveness turns evil into good, pope tells Catholics in Geneva
GENEVA -- At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches,...