Catholics should use the season of Lent to look for signs and symptoms of being under the spell of false prophets and of living with cold, selfish and hateful hearts, Pope Francis said.
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In-Flight Wedding on Papal Plane Met All Requirements
When Pope Francis convalidated the marriage of two flight attendants in the air, the story sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, but the Holy Father did not make the decision on the fly.
Pope to Investigate Chilean Bishop
Pope Francis asked a longtime expert in handling abuse allegations to gather new information in Chile concerning Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno.
Irish Gov’t Sets Vote That Could Legalize Abortion
The Irish government announced it will hold a referendum in late May asking citizens whether they want to retain or delete the constitutional article that provides for the equal right to life of the mother and her unborn child “with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother.”
Visiting Hispanic Bishops Hope To Break Down Walls of Isolation
Building walls, whether between Israel and the Palestinian territories or the United States and Mexico, can only serve to separate people and create more isolation, said Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo of Seattle, Wash.
Pope Apologizes for Word Choice on Sex Abuse Crisis
Pope Francis apologized to victims of clergy sex abuse, saying he unknowingly wounded them by the way he defended a Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse by his mentor.
Under Fire in Congo
At least six people were killed during demonstrations across the country against delayed elections and Congolese President Joseph Kabila.
The Pope In Chile
Photos from Pope Francis’ trip to Chile
The Pope In Peru
Photos of Pope Francis’ trip to Peru
Pope Touched All Bases in Chile, Peru
Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders.