The death penalty, no matter how it is carried out, “is, in itself, contrary to the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis Expresses His Solidarity With California Wildfire Victims
On Friday, Pope Francis sent a telegram expressing his solidarity with the victims of the California wildfires which have killed over 30 individuals. In his telegram sent via Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis offered prayers for the “tragic loss of life and the destruction of property.”
Vatican Issues Itinerary for Papal Trip to Myanmar, Bangladesh
Pope Francis’ trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh will offer moments to recognize each nation’s struggle for independence, underline interreligious respect and encourage the local minority Catholic communities.
Nine Men and Women Declared Blessed
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of nine men and women, including a Franciscan priest who championed the land rights of farmers in Guatemala.
Spadaro at Notre Dame: “Mercy Essential To Understanding Pope’s Political Engagement”
In a lecture at Notre Dame this week, papal ally, Father Antonio Spadaro argued that the theme of mercy is critical to understanding Pope Francis’ political engagement.
America’s Immigrant History Refreshed for SCOTUS Justices at Red Mass
At the annual Red Mass for government and legal professionals, Archbishop Jose Gomez made a strong case for America’s tradition of welcoming immigrants and promoting religious freedom. The mass was attended by five justices of the United States Supreme Court.
New Poll Finds Pope Francis Still Enjoys Widespread Popularity in US
Two years after his visit to the United States in September 2015, Pope Francis is still enjoying widespread approval in the country.
Cardinal Cites ‘Alarmist’ Views of ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Cardinal Marc Ouellet denounced the “alarmist” and “unfaithful” interpretations of the Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the family, “Amoris Laetitia.”
Remains of More Than 300 Individuals Given Burial in Michigan
Earlier this week, the cremated remains of over 300 individuals were laid to rest in a ceremony presided over by Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing, Michigan. Some of the unclaimed remains had been kept in hospital storage for over two decades.
Priest Describes Ordeal of Kidnapping in Yemen
The Salesian priest from India was kidnapped March 4, 2016, from a home for the aged and disabled run by the Missionaries of Charity in Aden, Yemen. On that day, four Missionaries of Charity and 12 others were murdered in the attack by uniformed gunmen.