Announcing his desire to visit Iraq in 2020, Pope Francis called for a peaceful resolution to crises in the Middle East.
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Argentine Bishop at Heart of Phone Scandal Charged With Abusing Seminarians
On Friday, the public prosecutor’s office said that the prelate had remained silent during Thursday afternoon’s hearing, and that Zanchetta will undergo a psychological evaluation on June 12 as part of the investigation.
Bishops Urged to Pass ‘Effective’ Policies on Accountability, Transparency
The centerpiece of the bishops’ agenda will be four action items dealing with the investigation of abuse claims against bishops themselves or accusations they have been negligent in handling or covering up cases of wayward priests and other church workers.
Cardinal Kasper Says Francis Will Allow Married Priests, If Bishops Request It
German Cardinal Walter Kasper, considered a close theological adviser to Pope Francis, said that if during an upcoming meeting of bishops on the Amazon region the prelates asked for the ordination of married men, the Argentine pontiff would grant the request.
Pope Francis Beatifies Seven Martyred Romanian Bishops
On the last leg of his visit to Romania, the pope June 2 celebrated a Divine Liturgy during which seven Eastern-rite Catholic bishops, who died during a fierce anti-religious campaign waged by the communist regime in Romania, were beatified.
USCCB Releases Pope’s Book on Devil, Spiritual Tools to Combat Evil
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new book of Pope Francis’ teachings on the history of the devil, “his empty promises and works” and “how we can actively combat him.”
Pope’s Latest Press Conference a Study in the Dog That Didn’t Bark
A large part of the reason news organizations are willing to pay the exorbitant costs of traveling aboard the papal plane with Pope Francis has nothing to do with the trip itself – it’s about the press conference at the end.
Pope Francis Says Pope Emeritus Benedict ‘Makes me Strong’
“Every time I go to visit him, I take his hand and I let him speak,” the pope told reporters.
Pope Apologizes to Gypsies for ‘Discrimination and Segregation’
While visiting the gypsy community in Romania, Pope Francis asked forgiveness on behalf of the Catholic Church for the discrimination and mistreatment that they have endured.
Long Home to Vampire Lore, Transylvania Today Has New Blesseds
In a country ravaged by war and bloodshed, the pope delivered a speech promoting a culture of freedom and mercy.