Members of the Colombian presidential guard stand next to a commemorative stamp with an image of Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Local Colombians See Trip as Ratification of Peace Process
As Colombia prepares to welcome Pope Francis amidst implementing a delicate peace accord, Colombians in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens have faith that the visit will foster peace.
Colombian-Born Bishop: Pope’s Visit Is Sign of Hope
Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., has worked as missionary most of his life, first in his native Colombia, then in Africa and New York.
Some Experts Think Pope Might Want Trump’s Attention
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew’s joint message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation comes just three months after President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement, and some experts suspect the two developments may be related.
What would Pope Francis think of Trump’s Afghanistan policy?
President Donald Trump recently announced his administration’s new policy in Afghanistan. While neither Pope Francis nor the Vatican has directly commented on it, in recent years there has been an increased push for peace-building and non-violent solutions from Church officials when it comes to the fight against terrorism.
Labor Day Statement Calls for Action at Time of Crisis and Opportunity
In his 2017 Labor Day statement, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, calls for action based on a vision of work that supports the flourishing of the family, a clearer understanding on the nature of poverty, and solidarity with those on the margins of society.
Does Church Have an Ear in White House?
Last week’s departure of Stephen K. Bannon, chief strategist of the Trump administration, marked the loss of the most visible Catholic in the White House. While evangelicals have recently boasted of being on the president’s speed dial, some Catholics are questioning what influence, if any, they hold with this administration.
Pope Will Put ‘Soul’ Into Colombia’s Peace Process
Pope Francis heads to Colombia next week for what might be the most grueling five days of his pontificate. He’ll visit four different cities, each with contrasting altitudes and climates, and each key to the messages he wants to convey.
Pope Prays for Recent Victims of Terrorism
“Let us beg the Lord, God of mercy and peace, to free the world from this inhuman violence,” Pope Francis prayed after a week of deadly terrorist attacks in Africa and Europe.
Papal Visit to Colombia Hopes to Encourage Reconciliation
Pope Francis had promised to visit Colombia once a peace accord was in place, but his visit Sept. 6-10 is less about congratulations than about consolidation.