Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Chilean Cardinal Ezzati, target of criticism
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of...
Pope Francis: Access to clean, fresh water must be defended
VATICAN CITY -- Access to clean, fresh water is a fundamental human right that must be defended, especially in poor areas where men, women...
Austrian bishops join movement to divest from fossil fuels
VIENNA -- The Austrian bishops' conference is the most recent Catholic institution to say it will divest from fossil fuels.
Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna,...
Pope in Morocco: Highlighting Catholic-Muslim ‘dialogue of solidarity’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis wanted to go to Morocco in December to draw attention to the need for international cooperation in assisting migrants...
Pope encourages South Sudan peace process, hopes to visit
VATICAN CITY -- As the process to implement a peace accord in South Sudan continues, Pope Francis met March 16 with South Sudanese President...
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin meets Pope Francis, tenders resignation
VATICAN CITY -- As he announced he would do after he was convicted of covering up sexual abuse committed by a priest, French Cardinal...
Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that...
Ancient model for modern dialogue: St. Francis in the sultan’s court
VATICAN CITY — In Catholic chronicles, St. Francis of Assisi’s meeting with the sultan of Egypt 800 years ago is enmeshed in pious legends;...
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
VATICAN CITY -- After moving the Vatican celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees from January to September, Pope Francis wants Catholics...