Tag: Pope Francis
Rayan, the boy stuck in a well in Morocco, shows beauty...
“This shows us that today, in the midst of so much bad news, there are good things, there are ‘saints next door,’” Pope Francis said
Pope to mayors: Money is not enough to solve our problems
The pope encouraged the mayors to prioritize listening to their constituents and he likened their role to that of a parent
Winter Olympics close to Pope Francis’ heart, says Vatican sports official
“We will win the most important medal together, if the example of athletes with disabilities helps everyone to overcome prejudices..."
Pope Francis wishes Beijing Olympics to foster friendship, solidarity
“Sports, with its universal language, can build bridges of friendship and solidarity between people and peoples of every culture and religion”
Pope Francis tells secular institutes to reveal God’s love by their...
The pope cautioned against “a certain self-referential and closed religious mentality, disembodied and indifferent”
Never lose amazement at God’s wonders, Pope Francis tells consecrated religious
He encouraged consecrated religious to scrutinize themselves for worldliness, bitterness, and empty rigidity
Man disrupts pope audience, shouts: ‘God rejects you’
Pope Francis, who had continued to deliver his address during the shouting, asked the audience to pray for the man
Pope Francis tells religious sisters to fight back when mistreated by...
“I invite them to fight when, in some cases, they are treated unfairly, even within the Church ... at times, by men of the Church.”
Video: Pope Francis calls for prayers for religious, consecrated women
The Pope encouraged all consecrated women to discern how best they can respond to the challenges facing humanity
Pope Francis names Manila priest as envoy to Rwanda
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila thanked the pope for the appointment, which he described as a “gift and honor” for the archdiocese