Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis gives topical interview on arms dealing, immigration, abortion and...
VATICAN CITY — Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in...
Spread mercy, build fraternity, pope urges Morocco’s Christian minority
RABAT, Morocco (CNS) -- Celebrating Mass with members of Morocco's tiny Catholic community, Pope Francis praised them for the many ways they "bear witness...
Pope Francis: ‘Spiritual combat’ must be part of fight against sex...
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME -- To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also...
Pope Francis issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City...
VATICAN CITY -- To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and...
Some traditional formalities do not ring true with Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring.
The viral video of him...
Pope Francis to visit Mozambique and island nations in September
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit the eastern African nation of Mozambique and the island nations of Madagascar and Mauritius in the...
Pope amends canon law on religious who abandon their community
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has made it easier for a religious order to dismiss a member who leaves the community without permission, stays...
Director, editorial staff of Vatican women’s magazine resign amid discord with...
VATICAN CITY -- Claiming a lack of support for open dialogue and for an editorial line run by women, the director and editorial staff...
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Chilean Cardinal Ezzati, target of criticism
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of...
Pope Francis: Access to clean, fresh water must be defended
VATICAN CITY -- Access to clean, fresh water is a fundamental human right that must be defended, especially in poor areas where men, women...