Tag: Pope Francis
Nations are built by migrants, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Countries do not develop by themselves; they are built by migrants, Pope Francis said.
And migrants often choose to travel to a...
Pope calls deadly attack on synagogue an inhumane act of violence
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed for those affected by a deadly attack inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, calling it an act of inhumane violence.
"We...
Pope: Tolerating each other’s flaws fights devil’s attempts to divide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Humility, kindness and generosity are needed to create peace in the world, starting in one's own family, Pope Francis said.
"To...
Pope Francis removes Bishop Martin Holley as head of Memphis diocese
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has removed Bishop Martin D. Holley of Memphis, Tennessee, from the pastoral governance of the diocese and has named as...
Pope calls for new alliance between young, old to change the...
VATICAN CITY — With the launch of a new book, Pope Francis is calling for a new alliance — between young and old —...
Pope, meeting South Korean leader, says he’s open to visiting North
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to visit North Korea.
North Korean leader...
Pope expels two Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse from priesthood
VATICAN CITY -- In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis removed from the priesthood two Chilean bishops accused of sexual abuse.
In a statement released Oct....
Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation as Washington archbishop
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as archbishop of Washington but did not name a successor.
When...
Mercy, love can heal wounded marriages, pope says
VATICAN CITY — God wants couples to live out their marriage faithfully and not abandon hope when things go awry, Pope Francis said.
“A love...
Christians must live the beatitudes, not just preach them, pope says
VATICAN CITY -- With songs, poetry and dance -- including hip-hop -- young people shared with Pope Francis and members of the Synod of...