Pope Francis and Ukrainian families in Rome will gather May 31 before a statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, to recite the rosary for peace in Ukraine and in other places at war.
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Pope prays for Texas shooting victims, calls for stricter gun laws
Saying his heart was broken at the news of at least 19 children and two adults being shot and killed at a Texas elementary school, Pope Francis said it was time to say “Enough!” and enact stricter laws on gun sales.
Returning from Ukraine, Polish archbishop urges Vatican to revise attitude
The president of the Polish bishops’ conference criticized the Vatican’s “naive and utopian” attitude to the war in Ukraine and urged Rome to show “greater maturity” in attitudes toward Russia.
Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory
Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week
After Pope Francis led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take part in “Laudato Si’ Week,” which runs May 22-29.
Pope thanks those dedicated to promoting life
Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection.
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support
Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative
Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.
World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says
Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats.
Religious brothers can be superiors of orders with priests, pope says
Granting an exception to canon law, Pope Francis said the Vatican office that deals with religious orders can permit men’s communities that are made up of both priests and brothers to choose one of the brothers to be a provincial superior or even the superior general.
Pope: Focus on the essential like St. Charles de Foucauld did
St. Charles de Foucauld, who was canonized May 15, is a great model to follow in placing the Lord and service to others at the center of one’s life and action, the pope said May 18 during a meeting with members of the Charles de Foucauld Spiritual Family Association.
Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice, pope says
Pope Francis praised the way people have faced the trials and losses in their lives with a firmness of faith in God’s promises and love.