Tag: Pope Francis
Scandals create outrage, but there is time for conversion, pope says
TALLINN, Estonia — In what is probably the least religious country in Europe, Pope Francis said he is surprised by how many people hold...
Pope Francis acknowledges abuse scandals can diminish strength of faithful
TALLINN, Estonia -- In what is probably the least religious country in Europe, Pope Francis said he is surprised by how many people hold...
Pope Francis in Latvia: Marian pilgrims should remember those who suffer
AGLONA, Latvia -- What would Mary do? was the question Pope Francis, in effect, asked Latvian Catholics gathered at their nation's popular Marian shrine.
Celebrating...
National Fifth Encuentro seeks plan for Hispanic ministry
GRAPEVINE, Texas -- A video message from Pope Francis and a procession of Encuentro crosses representing all of the participating episcopal regions were the...
Listening church: Pope gives new vision for Synod of Bishops
VATICAN CITY — The Synod of Bishops increasingly should be a structure for listening to the Catholic faithful, demonstrating a local bishop’s concern for...
Pope, in Sicily, honors priest martyred by Mafia
PALERMO, Sicily (CNS) -- Honoring a priest shot at point-blank range by the Mafia, Pope Francis insisted that true happiness and a real change...
Pope Francis gave a special blessing to young people
Pope Francis gave a special blessing to young people gathered in Palermo, Sicily, Sept. 15, 2018.
https://youtu.be/VZ7QMyo6pw0
Pope expels Chilean priest found guilty of sex abuse
VATICAN CITY -- A priest who was once hailed as a champion of human rights in Chile was expelled from the priesthood by Pope...
The meaning of life is love, pope says
VATICAN CITY -- Today, more than ever, the world needs a revolution of tenderness, Pope Francis said.
"Far from being reduced to sentimentalism, tenderness is...
Update way priests are chosen, accompanied, pope tells new bishops
VATICAN CITY — The best way to help the Catholic Church, Pope Francis told new bishops, is not by pointing fingers and creating scapegoats,...