Tag: Pope Francis
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...
What makes a politician Catholic? Not party affiliation, but promoting good,...
VATICAN CITY -- What makes a politician "Catholic" is not party affiliation, but dedication to promoting the common good, particularly through listening to and...
Give up gossiping for Lent, pope suggests
ROME -- Lent is a good time to concentrate on fighting the urge to gossip about others and instead trying to correct one's own...
Caring for the ill should include spiritual assistance, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Taking care of those who are sick or struggling with illness requires taking care of the whole person -- including...
Pope encourages joint community service by rabbis, parish priests
VATICAN CITY — The fruitful friendship and dialogue between Jews and Christians must go beyond the world of experts and academia, Pope Francis said.
“It...