Tag: Pope Francis
Have religious leaders pray for peace and greater care for one...
ROME -- The only way to end war and ensure humanity's survival is "through encounter and negotiation, setting aside our conflicts and pursuing reconciliation,...
Pope Francis reiterates civil rights of gay couples, says ‘It is...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their...
Documentary ‘Francesco’ is about humanity, and Pope Francis tries to point...
VATICAN CITY -- Although his film is called "Francesco," director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary "is us, humanity," and...
Vatican reports positive coronavirus case at Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis’...
VATICAN CITY -- A resident at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where Pope Francis lives, tested positive for COVID-19, the Vatican announced.
In a...
In ‘Fratelli Tutti,’ Pope Francis challenges us to be good neighbors
Pope Francis, in his new encyclical "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship," explores what it means to be a good neighbor. Reflecting on...
‘Fratelli Tutti’: Pope Francis’ new encyclical presents a formidable challenge
The social encyclical Pope Francis released in October extends a formidable challenge to us all, the challenge to create "a different culture." What kind...
Pope Francis on World Food Day: divert money from military spending...
Repeating a call first made by St. Paul VI, Pope Francis urged a global move to divert money from national military spending and use...
Pope Francis calls for educational alliance to overcome inequalities, division
VATICAN CITY — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to highlight the inequalities that exist in the world, humanity must change course and commit to...
‘Fratelli Tutti’ highlights need for fraternity to counter war, says Cardinal...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' social encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as more than just an abstract concept, but as a concrete...
‘Fratelli Tutti’ Encyclical is ‘an important contribution to the church’s rich...
WASHINGTON -- In his new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship," Pope Francis reminds the faithful that "God’s plan for humanity has...