Tag: Pope Francis

The Church’s teaching on celibacy is different from her teaching on the indelible character of ordination and holy orders

Pope Francis said religions are called to foster fraternity by promoting a “culture of encounter,” especially among the young

Pope Francis reflected on the call to apostleship as part of the larger theme of evangelization

"It seems like yesterday," the 86-year-old recalled of his election during a podcast for the official Vatican News outlet

Pope Francis has often warned against ideological colonization and has defended indigenous cultures in various speeches

Pope Francis said the words of Jesus, “give me a drink,” also teach us about our obligation to help others in need

“Being the pope is not an easy job. Nobody has studied before doing this,” the pope said

“Why is it dangerous? Because it blurs differences and the value of men and women,” he said

Now more than ever, the first Latin American pope faces strong opposition from the conservative wing of the Catholic Church

“There is no contradiction for a priest to marry. Celibacy in the Western Church is a temporary prescription" said Pope Francis