Although new technologies can promote employment and new opportunities in an ailing economy, if used improperly, they can also lead to tragedy and affect the course of history, a Vatican official said.
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Pope Calls for End to Nuclear Weapons
Today’s threats to global peace and security must be countered through dialogue and development, not nuclear weapons, Pope Francis told the United Nations.
New Hospital in Haiti Is Tribute to Bishop Sullivan
A new hospital was inaugurated in a small sea shore village in Haiti on March 20. It is called Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Center for Health.
Nuncio Sees Mercy as Mark of Francis’ Papacy
Evangelization, mercy, encounter and accompaniment are the hallmarks of the first four years of Pope Francis’ papacy, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, said March 15.
Pope Says Confessional Is Not Like a Dry Cleaners
The confessional is a place where one can go to humbly seek forgiveness; it is not a dry cleaners where one goes to remove the occasional stain, Pope Francis said.
Pope Wants Confessors to Be More Readily Available
A few hours after urging priests to be generously available for the sacrament of penance, Pope Francis went to confession, then offered the sacrament to seven Catholics.
Pope Announces Visit to Egypt
Accepting an invitation from Egypt’s president and top religious leaders, Pope Francis will visit Cairo April 28-29.
Irish Archbishop: St. Patrick was an ‘Undocumented Migrant’
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has urged Irish people and those of Irish descent celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to remember the plight of migrants.
Pope Francis Marks Fourth Year as Pontiff
Pope Francis observed the fourth anniversary of his election as the Holy Father on Monday, March 13. At a public audience, he asked the faithful to continue to pray for him.
No Changes for Now at US’s Vatican Embassy
Despite opposing views on some issues, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See will still look for common ground on global issues, the interim leader of the embassy said.