Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide, the White House’s press secretary said.
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Banks Driven by Profit-At-All-Costs Hurt People, Economy, Pope Says
When the world of banking and finance crushes people instead of helping them, it betrays its very purpose and promotes an “uncivilized economy,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Skips Inflight Presser, Applauds Corsica for Having Kids
For the first time in his nearly 12-year papacy, Pope Francis skipped his customary inflight press conference at the end of an overseas voyage, this time a whirlwind daytrip to French Mediterranean island of Corsica.
Pope Praises Popular Piety During First-Ever Papal Mass in Corsica
As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the usual excitement of an open-air Mass with the pope was combined with the flair and pageantry of a Renaissance fair.
U.S. Bishops Join Pope, Other Groups Urging Biden to Commute 40 Death Sentences
The U.S. bishops’ conference was among the groups that urged President Joe Biden on Dec. 9 to commute exiting federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump, who has sought to expand the use of capital punishment, returns to the White House.
Pope to Open Holy Year With Full Schedule of Christmas Liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.
Pope Says He’ll Canonize Acutis, Frassati, Host Meeting on Child’s Rights
The pope will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis during the Jubilee for Adolescents in Rome April 25-27 and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People in Rome July 28-Aug. 3.
Pope Calls on G20 to Work for Food Equality, End Armed Conflicts
The “silent acceptance” of famine in the world is a “scandalous injustice and a grave offense” that requires the unified attention of the international system, Pope Francis said.
The Poor Cannot Keep Waiting for Justice, Solidarity, Pope Says
A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said.
Pope Calls for Investigation of Possible Genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis said the international community should investigate whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide.