Tag: Pope Francis
Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells...
VATICAN CITY — New bishops need to prepare for a life filled with God’s surprises, with daily plans that change at the last minute...
Ideological fixation, not ‘loyal criticism,’ feeds possibility of schism, pope says
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MADAGASCAR — Pope Francis told reporters he hoped and prayed the Catholic Church would not experience a new schism,...
Amid economic growth, Pope Francis urges Mauritius to care for the...
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius -- Statistical indicators show Mauritius' rapid economic growth has benefited all sectors of society, lifting thousands out of poverty over the...
Find angels in Scripture — and everyday life
"In my old age 'angels,' as I call them, have come to me," a 95-year-old woman named Erminia told Pope Francis during his March...
Pope Francis in Madagascar urges environmental responsibility, help for the poor
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar -- In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government...
Pope Francis encourages peace among opponents upon arrival in Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique -- With a courtesy and solemnity seldom seen at a gathering of opposing political leaders, Mozambican politicians came together a month before...
Climbers exist inside the church, too, pope says
VATICAN CITY — People who race to get top positions often feel superior to others, an attitude that destroys the possibility for fellowship and...
Pope Francis helps shape College of Cardinals with announcement of cardinals-designate
VATICAN CITY -- After the consistory to create new cardinals in early October, Pope Francis will have chosen more than half of the men...
Back to school Italian style: Papal greeting and gelato quests
VATICAN CITY — At the Pontifical North American College, new student orientation is not just a weekend or even just a week — it...
Pope encourages interreligious dialogue initiative
VATICAN CITY — At a time when conflict and division dominate the world’s headlines, people need to know there are a growing number of...