Tag: Pope Francis

To seek a blessing is to acknowledge that the life of the Church springs from the womb of God’s mercy and helps us to move forward

As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of Rome since Pope Leo XIII, the oldest pope in history

Two Christian women, Nahida Khalil Anton and her daughter Samar Kamal Anton, were killed by an Israeli sniper

It is historic. After 28 years of talking, this is the first time all nations agreed to end the era of fossil fuels, oil, gas, and coal

He called on communities to be ready and open to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those seeking refuge

“Closed Christians always end up badly, because they are not Christians, they are ideologues, ideologues of closure,” the pope said.

The Vatican decree grants the plenary indulgence subject to the usual conditions – sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, and prayer

He stressed the importance of accepting these virtues to infuse goodness into daily life, fostering a spirit that dispels hatred and fear

As coadjutor bishop, Getalado will eventually succeed Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue, who is turning 75 in January next year

Pope Francis commends 60 years of diplomatic ties between Vatican and South Korea, calls for continued collaboration for peace