Tag: Pope Francis

"I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor and the necessities of the people”

Pope Francis prays that Japanese society "will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence”

Pope Francis said the “Church started zero tolerance slowly and moved forward. And I think the direction taken on this is irreversible”

Pope Francis said he was “open to giving [women] an opportunity" and wanted to open things “up a bit”

The Vatican-China agreement was first signed in September 2018 and then renewed for another two years in October 2020

Beyond apostolic letters in the form of a motu proprio, the letters of Pope Francis are also instruments for addressing the people of God

He joked, “I’m still alive!” when asked how he was doing

“I ask: Is it legitimate, is it right, to eliminate a human life to resolve a problem?” Pope Francis said

“Do we do it with a fraternal spirit and style or in the manner of the world with prominence, competitiveness, and efficiency?” he asked

"A war may be just, there is the right to defend oneself. But we need to rethink the way that the concept is used nowadays”