Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis at Japan’s Sophia University says he ‘sensed a yearning’...
TOKYO -- Pope Francis spent his last morning in Japan at the Jesuit-run Sophia University, celebrating Mass with his Jesuit confreres, visiting aged members...
Pope Francis at Japan nuclear disaster site: ‘What kind of world,...
TOKYO -- While not adopting the Japanese bishops' opposition to nuclear power plants as his own, Pope Francis insisted the 2011 meltdown at the...
Be brave enough to dialogue, Pope Francis tells Thai religious leaders...
BANGKOK -- Meeting Thai religious leaders and then celebrating Mass with Catholic young adults, Pope Francis encouraged them to strengthen a culture that treasures...
Response to migration is sign of character, pope says in Thailand
BANGKOK — Calling migration “one of the principal moral issues” facing humanity today, Pope Francis thanked the government and people of Thailand for the...
Pope Francis greeted by children from each diocese in Thailand after...
BANGKOK -- Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children -- one for each of the country's dioceses.
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Pope calls for action against destructive culture of food waste
VATICAN CITY — A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis, damaging the lives of individuals and preventing...
Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: ‘The poor facilitate...
VATICAN CITY -- The poor are the church's treasure because they give every Christian a chance to "speak the same language as Jesus, that...
Pope Francis denounces increasing violence against Jewish people
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis warned that violence against Jewish people, which reached a state of horror during World War II, is on the...
‘Faithful Citizenship’ materials reflect pope’s ongoing teachings
BALTIMORE — Current issues of the day and references to the teachings of Pope Francis can be found throughout the materials approved by the...
No nukes: Pope expected to take aim at new arms race...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope’s mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki,...