Tag: Pope Francis
Spirituality of silence is a journey toward God, says Father Emiliano...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis hung a bright red sign on his home-office door two summers ago that reads, "No Complaining Allowed."
It was a...
Pope urges families build a better future through stronger prayer life
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has asked families to set aside time to pray both individually and together as a family.
His prayer intention for...
Pope: Church needs apostolate of prevention to protect minors from abuse
VATICAN CITY — Prevention is key in protecting minors from abuse, Pope Francis said.
The protection of minors is a serious concern and what is...
Pope Francis writes Syrian President Bashar Assad, urging him to protect...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to put an end to his country's eight-year-long conflict and seek reconciliation for the...
Faculties of celebrating Mass among sanctions from pope against Bishop Michael...
WASHINGTON -- The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston announced July 19 sanctions from the Vatican -- including taking away the faculties of celebrating Mass -- against...
Pope appoints new Vatican press office director
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed Matteo Bruni to serve as director of the Vatican press office, replacing Alessandro Gisotti, who had been serving...
Pope Francis, bishop of Rome: Presiding over the church in charity
On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis stepped onto a balcony in St. Peter's Square to greet the people of God. In his first public...
Pope Francis: Viewing leadership in action
"Look at this one!"
During an in-flight press conference while returning to Rome after a one-day, April 2016 visit to the Moria refugee camp on...
Pope Francis mourns death of French patient Vincent Lambert after doctors...
VATICAN CITY -- "Every life is valuable, always," Pope Francis tweeted after offering prayers for Vincent Lambert, a 42-year-old French man who died July...
Curia reform: Changing attitudes, not just structures
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ plan for the reform of the Roman Curia will change the names of several offices and merge a few...