Tag: Pope Francis
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...
Nuns hope more women at summit sets standard for future Vatican...
ROME — The Catholic sisters who took part in Pope Francis’ summit on clergy sexual abuse say they hope the presence of a dozen...
Cardinal Pell convicted on five counts; verdict will be appealed
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian court found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; sentencing...
Vatican summit: Four primary audiences of Pope Francis close meetings with...
VATICAN CITY -- The long-awaited "Meeting on the Protection of Minors in the Church," nicknamed the abuse summit, was an extraordinary and historic gathering...