Tag: Pope Francis
‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats
VATICAN CITY — As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace...
Pope Francis sends letter to U.S. bishops: Abuse crisis requires conversion, humility
VATICAN CITY — The clerical abuse crisis and the "crisis of credibility" it created for the U.S. bishops have led to serious divisions within...
Pope Francis in the new year sees a time to remember...
VATICAN CITY -- A new year is a chance for a new start, a time to remember that all people are brothers and sisters...
Pope Francis ends new year with message of love, which gives...
VATICAN CITY -- The end of one year and beginning of next naturally leads people to think about the passing of time and about...
Pope Francis: ‘Everything changes’ with Christ’s birth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Annunciation -- the Angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will bear God's son — was such a tremendous,...
Pope Francis says God’s Christmas wish isn’t buying-frenzy, feast, but gift...
VATICAN CITY -- Christmas will not be authentic if people get caught up in a frenzy of shopping, presents and meals, all while ignoring...
Pope Francis at meeting with Curia: Church will spare no effort...
VATICAN CITY — Acknowledging the gravity of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia that the church's strength...
Bishops asked to meet abuse survivors before February meeting
VATICAN CITY — Before traveling to Rome for a major Vatican summit on the clerical sex abuse crisis and child protection, each participating bishop...
Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says
VATICAN CITY — In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others,...
Update: Illegal drug makers, dealers are traffickers of death, Pope Francis...
VATICAN CITY -- Everyone must help in the fight against drugs, particularly governments which are called to confront the "traffickers of death" who produce,...