As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in assisting all those affected.
Pope: International law has been violated, nuclear risks worsened with war
Europe and the entire world are being shaken by a war of great seriousness, Pope Francis told his papal nuncios who serve around the globe.
Vatican Library invites world’s scholars to read, contribute to new journal
The Vatican Library, one of the world’s oldest libraries, has launched a new scholarly journal to help promote high-quality research, dialogue across cultures and sharing knowledge related to the library’s holdings, said Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonca, Vatican librarian and archivist.
Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview
Calling sexual abuse “diabolical” and a “mostrosity,” Pope Francis underlined there is “zero tolerance” for those in the church who are guilty of abuse.
New film on Mother Teresa seeks to put 20th-century saint back in spotlight
With St. Teresa of Kolkata’s death 25 years ago, there is an entire generation of young men and women who did not see much about her life and legacy, serving “the poorest of the poor.”
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.
Pope: Correct view of tradition nurtures beauty, grandeur of the liturgy
“The liturgy is Christ’s work and the church’s, and as such, it is a living body,” Pope Francis told members of Italy’s Association of Professors of Liturgy.
Pope calls for prayers for Iraq, whose people desire normality, peace
After a series of deadly clashes erupted in Iraq, Pope Francis said “dialogue and fraternity” were needed to overcome the current situation and to become a nation of diverse communities living in peace.
Without forgiveness, humility, pope says, then injustice, wars will rage
The world will keep witnessing wars, violence and injustice as long as people fail to understand that true freedom comes from seeking God’s will, love and mercy, Pope Francis said.
New cardinals feel honored, humbled, ready to promote renewal of church
Becoming a member of the broad, unique body of the College of Cardinals is both a great honor and an invitation to help promote a renewal of the Catholic Church’s mission of evangelization, some new cardinals said.
Forgiveness is the only weapon to be used against war, pope says
Even though it takes more strength to forgive than to wage war, forgiveness is the only feasible weapon that can be used against every conflict, Pope Francis said.
Feedback during synod shows church is ‘alive,’ yearns for Gospel, panel says
The input and feedback coming from those taking part in the synodal journey underway around the world have inspired feelings of gratitude, hope and deeper faith for the many people involved with the process, said a panel of officials and organizers for the Synod of Bishops.