Tag: Pope Francis

Pope Francis reminded pilgrims gathered in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall that March 2 is a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine

The Vatican “has followed the events in Ukraine constantly, discreetly ... offering its willingness to facilitate dialogue with Russia"

Since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the pope has engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to help end the conflict

The Vatican press office confirmed on Saturday that there was a telephone call between Pope Francis and Zelensky

The pope asked about priests and bishops in areas where there is heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces

Pope Francis underlined that Lent is a time to actively seek out those in need to offer charity and share the love of God

The pope’s comments came after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he would recognize the breakaway Ukrainian regions

The pope noted that as the average age of populations continued to rise, the “elderly are often seen as a burden”

A Canon Law professor said the new legislative changes might not necessarily promote the “healthy decentralization” sought by Pope Francis

“Turning the other cheek is not the loser’s fallback, but the action of those who have greater inner strength,” the pope said