Tag: Pope Francis
Accompanying change: Dublin meeting to focus on today’s families
VATICAN CITY — The last time a pope visited Ireland, the Constitution prohibited divorce, gay marriages were unthinkable, abortion was illegal and physical and...
After investigation, Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Pineda
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of 57-year-old Auxiliary...
Pope adds Italian teenager Nunzio Sulprizio to list of saints
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the...
Pope Francis joins funeral services for Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis attended the funeral Mass and presided over the final commendation of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the French cardinal who led...
State of Earth tomorrow depends on action today, pope tells activists
VATICAN CITY — While everyone has a role and responsibility to help safeguard the planet, all governments must uphold commitments agreed upon in the...
New papal appointments reflect pope’s wish for transparency
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino, 69, as president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which handles...
Living Our Faith: Patriotism
We love and honor our country because it has given us life, sustenance, traditions and fundamental orientation analogous to our earthly parents and families.
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Pope at pallium Mass: Jesus wants disciples unafraid to aid others
VATICAN CITY -- God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them...
Credible leadership serves others, pope tells cardinals at consistory
VATICAN CITY — Defending the weak or hopeless and becoming a servant to those most in need is the best promotion one can ever...
Faith is lived with joyous gratitude, not slavelike duty, pope says
VATICAN CITY -- God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a...