Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis meets with survivors in Ireland, describes sex abuse as...
DUBLIN -- Pope Francis spent 90 minutes meeting privately with eight survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy...
Pope arrives in Ireland, promises to eliminate ‘scourge’ of ‘pain and...
DUBLIN -- Acknowledging the failures "of bishops, religious superiors, priests and others" in the Catholic Church to protect children from the "repugnant crimes" of...
Pope: God’s name is revealed through authentic faith, not hypocrisy
VATICAN CITY — The power of God’s name is manifested in the lives of people who live their faith in an authentic way, while...
World’s bishops call for action on abuse; English bishop wants synod
MANCHESTER, England — A global synod on priests could help the church to end the “terrible” scandals of clerical child abuse, an English bishop...
Pope Francis will meet with sexual abuse survivors during trip to...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will meet survivors of sexual abuse during his trip to Ireland Aug. 25-26, but it will be up to...
Keeping the poor in clear view
Lazarus, a destitute man, is a central character in one of Jesus' best-known parables (Lk 16:19-31). The poor man's name reveals a great deal...
Pope acknowledges outcry of victims, calls for help safeguarding children
VATICAN CITY -- "No effort must be spared" to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and "to prevent the possibility of their being...
Fear, uncertainty lead to a ‘do-it-yourself’ religion, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties...
On Assumption feast, pope asks consolation for all who suffer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all...
Do good to fight indifference, apathy, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY — Being a Christian isn’t just about not doing evil, but it is a daily exercise in loving others through good works...