Tag: Pope Francis
Hypocrisy of ‘spiritual tourism’ destroys the church, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Christians who focus more on being superficially close to the church rather than care for their fellow brothers and sisters are...
Pope Francis in upcoming book: Popular movements can spark social change
VATICAN CITY -- Popular movements can spark the change needed to ensure a future that is no longer in the hands of elites and...
Archbishop Fisichella: Church must be prudent judging Medjugorje apparitions
KNOCK, Ireland -- Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a place of prayer, conversion and pilgrimage for millions of people, but the church must be prudent and...
Crucified women: New book aims to end scourge of forced prostitution
VATICAN CITY — August is a long-awaited month for countless Romans who escape the sweltering heat and seek some good old-fashioned rest and relaxation...
Assumption feast invites people to look to heaven with hope, Pope...
VATICAN CITY -- Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and...
Pope calls on nations to protect lives, dignity of war victims
VATICAN CITY — Marking the anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Pope Francis urged nations to recall the need to protect the life and dignity...
Schedule God into busy summer family plans
My family missed Mass a few weeks ago. It doesn't happen often, so my youngest looked genuinely confused when I told him we weren't...
In new interview, Pope Francis explains upcoming Synod of Bishops gathering...
VATICAN CITY -- The upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon is an "urgent" gathering, not of scientists and politicians, but for the church...
Church is a mother to all, remains close to those who...
VATICAN CITY -- Like the apostles who brought spiritual and physical healing to those in need, Christians are called to tend to the wounds...
In letter, Pope Francis encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who...