Tag: Pope Francis

Episcopal mottos selected when a Catholic priest is consecrated as a bishop are traditionally found at the base of his coat of arms

Pope Francis has consistently and resolutely voiced the imperative of combatting child abuse within the Church during his pontificate

Pope Francis revealed that his new document on the topic will be titled Laudate Deum, which means “Praise God” in Latin

The pope stressed that the issue should not be exclusive to the Church but also a collective responsibility of society

Pope Francis has condemned euthanasia throughout his papacy, including referring to it as “a sin against God.”

One of the bishops attending this year’s assembly was the first bishop consecrated in China under the terms of the Vatican-China agreement

Pope said that forgiving is “not a good deed that we can choose to do or not do” but “a fundamental condition for those who are Christians.”

Pope Francis has enacted instructions and church laws that demand bishops admit mistakes and stop protecting pedophile priests

The global meetings in Rome are the culmination of two years of preparation, and during that time, much has been said about synodality

The Holy See has repeatedly apologized over the clerical abuses and vowed to confront abusers and restore justice.