Tag: Pope Francis

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

“Humanity, which prides itself on being ahead in science, in thought, in so many beautiful things, is lagging behind in weaving peace"

Pope Francis urged priests to be close to people, saying that "it is important nowadays to be closely involved in people’s real lives"

“Beauty can touch in everyone what is universal - especially the thirst for God - crossing the limits of language and culture”

"The Church is not that little group that is close to the priest and commands everyone, no. The Church is everyone, everyone."

Pope Francis said he wanted to encourage “a more rapid effectiveness of the pastoral action of government on the part of the local authority”