The war in Ukraine is now one of several regional wars that “for years have taken a heavy toll of death and destruction,” the pope said in the message dated June 13, the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, patron saint of the poor.
Vatican
The church’s joy and mission is evangelization, pope says
Evangelization is the mission and joy of the church, Pope Francis told members of the Missionaries of Africa.
People are not islands, they need each other, pope says at Angelus
The Holy Trinity shows how to be open to others and to be good, generous and gentle, Pope Francis said.
Surrogacy, pornography both threaten human dignity, pope says
Pornography is a danger to public health, and it threatens the dignity of all men and women, Pope Francis said.
Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa
Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office.
Pope: People expect priests to be models, guides
People have high expectations for priests to be good spiritual and moral guides, to be active in helping the community and families, and to be someone young people can look up to, Pope Francis told bishops and priests from Sicily.
Health care must be accessible to all, not select few, pope says
Health care is a fundamental right for all and not a privilege for the rich while the poor and disadvantaged are left to the wayside, Pope Francis said.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations
When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L’Aquila in central Italy Aug. 28 to open a seven-centuries-old celebration of forgiveness, people on social media began speculating that the pope would resign.
Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass.
Holy Spirit pushes people to repent, change, love, pope says
The Holy Spirit shows everyone where to begin, what paths to take and how to walk the great journey of life, Pope Francis said.
Pope urges world leaders to help end war in Ukraine
Pope Francis appealed to world leaders to start “real negotiations” to end to the war on Ukraine and avoid bringing the world to ruin.
Divided Christians must give united witness to Gospel, pope says
Meeting 18 young priests and monks from six Oriental Orthodox churches, Pope Francis insisted divided Christians must work together to share the Gospel.