The earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, Pope Francis says in his long-awaited encyclical.
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Pope Supports Work of Labor Movement
Pope Francis speaks for the church I grew up in when he calls for an organized moral response to the injustices of modern capitalism.
Pope Brings Peace Mission To Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (CNS) – To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and His mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.
Pope Will Find Fragile Peace in Bosnia
Pope Francis’ concern for those suffering on the margins and for small Catholic communities that have kept the faith alive through war or repression will take him to Bosnia-Herzegovina in early June.
Pope on Pentecost: Spirit Will Bring About Change
The power of the Holy Spirit transforms people into bold witnesses of the Gospel, who reach out to others, exercise charity and live in harmony with creation, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Tells Italian Bishops to Trust the Laity
Bishops must have “ecclesial sensitivity,” denouncing cultural trends that offend human dignity while trusting their lay faithful to fulfill their vocations, Pope Francis said.
Journalists Predict Warm Welcome When Pope Visits United States
America will fall in love with Pope Francis when he visits in September. That is the prediction of Austen Ivereigh, author of “The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope,” who was the main speaker at the Brooklyn Diocese’s celebration of World Communications Day on May 13. The day-long conference held at […]
Pope to Visit Cuba for Four Days
The Cuban bishops’ conference announced that Pope Francis will visit the island Sept. 19-22.
Pope Says Father Serra Deserves to Be a Saint
Pope Francis insisted Blessed Serra fits into a host of saints who shaped the history and culture of the Americas, particularly by spreading Christianity, caring for the poor and defending the oppressed.
Pope’s Advice on Homilies
Dear Editor: Reading the article (May 2) about the Holy Father exhorting new priests to avoid “boring homilies” made me think about my experience sitting in the pews during my lifetime.