Pope Francis apologized for the sexual abuse of minors perpetrated by priests during his first public remarks on Tuesday in Chile, where the credibility of the Catholic Church has been badly marred by scandals involving clergy.
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Pope Francis Homily: O’Higgins Park, Chile
In these first words of today’s Gospel we discover how Jesus wants to encounter us, the way that God always surprises his people (cf. Ex 3:7).
Pope Francis Homily: O’Higgins Park, Chile
HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE CHILE – Santiago – O’Higgins Park Holy Mass Homily of the Holy Father Official Translation “When Jesus saw the crowds…” (Mt 5:1). In these first words of today’s Gospel we discover how Jesus wants to encounter us, the way that God always surprises his people (cf. Ex 3:7). The first thing […]
Pope Says All Pay ‘Heavy Price’ for Abuse Scandals, Including Clergy
In his second public acknowledgment on Tuesday of the clerical sexual abuse scandals that have rocked Chile in recent years, Pope Francis told priests and religious that many have had to “pay a heavy price,” sometimes facing insults in public for the mere fact of wearing clerical attire.
Pope Francis: Speech To President Michelle Bachelet, Chile
HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE CHILE – Santiago – 16.01.2018 – 08.20 La Moneda Palace Meeting with Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps Speech of the Holy Father Official Translation Madam President, Members of the Government of the Republic and of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of Civil Society, Distinguished Authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, It […]
Black Nazarene in Philippines
Pilgrims climb to touch the Black Nazarene during a Jan. 9 procession in Manila, Philippines.
Celebrations of The Three Kings
Epiphany celebrations around the world.
In Chile and Peru, Pope Faces Complex Politics
When it comes to papal travel, more often than not, the news lies in the “what” of the trip: what message the pope wants to give a particular country, or even a continent, once he gets there. Other times, however, the news is in the “where,” meaning the message comes across loud and clear well before the pontiff actually arrives.
US Bipartisan Support for Iranian Government Protestors
A bi-partisan group of current and past heads of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has joined together to offer support for Iranian government protestors.
Pope: Don’t Be Late for Mass
Don’t be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims.