Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis announces themes for upcoming World Youth Day celebrations
VATICAN CITY -- Announcing the themes for the next three World Youth Day celebrations, Pope Francis called on young men and women to meditate...
Bishops of Australia began their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican;...
VATICAN CITY -- The president of the Australian bishops' conference told his fellow bishops that it is "a time of humiliation" for Catholic Church...
Pope Francis: Theology begins with sincere dialogue, not ‘conquering spirit’
VATICAN CITY -- Theology develops through dialogue, not an aggressive defense of doctrine that seeks to impose its beliefs on others, Pope Francis said.
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Muslims and Catholics: ‘We believe in the same God’
In the woods of southern Indiana at a Catholic youth summer camp, teenagers prepared themselves to pray after a day of canoeing and rope...
The ‘journey of friendship’ between Catholics and Jews
On June 13, 1960, French historian Jules Isaac arrived at the Vatican for a private audience with St. John XXIII. The octogenarian Jewish professor...
Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, Pope Francis says at audience
VATICAN CITY -- Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and...
Pope Francis brings hope to 2016 Camerino, Italy earthquake survivors
CAMERINO, Italy -- Wearing a firefighter's helmet painted white and gold for the occasion, Pope Francis entered the earthquake-damaged cathedral in Camerino and prayed...
Social media vs. social interaction: Why must we choose? Opinion
Back in the olden days, before foreign governments could be accused of hacking and influencing our elections, serious discussions took place about using cutting-edge...
Ignoring the poor falsifies the Gospel, Pope Francis says in message
VATICAN CITY — Christians must not underestimate the importance of embracing and assisting the poor, oppressed and outcast, Pope Francis said.
Not only did Jesus...
Order of Malta’s leader reminds members: Tridentine Mass not allowed
ROME — The grand master of the Sovereign Order of Malta has reminded members that all liturgical celebrations within the order must be celebrated...