People look at a poster expressing criticism of Pope Francis in Rome Feb. 5.
Pope Francis
Church Leaders Welcome, Offer Advice to New Prez
Words of congratulations as well as caution emerged from political and religious leaders to President Donald J. Trump.
Pope: Reckless to Prejudge Trump
As President Donald Trump was being sworn in, Pope Francis told an interviewer it would be “reckless” to pass judgment on the new president before he had a chance to do anything.
Maltese Bishops: Divorced Could Receive Communion
Under certain circumstances and after long prayer and a profound examination of conscience, some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics may return to the sacraments, said the bishops of Malta.
Pope Baptizes Babies from Earthquake Region
In a gesture of closeness to those who lost loved ones and homes following several devastating earthquakes, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies from central Italy in a private ceremony.
Pope: Warm Hearts Heat Homeless
Looking out over St. Peter’s Square where icicles hung from usually bubbling fountains, Pope Francis prayed for the homeless.
Almost 4M Visitors Attended Papal Events in Jubilee Year
More than 3.9 million pilgrims visited and attended papal events, liturgies or prayer services during the Holy Year of Mercy in 2016, the Vatican said.
Pope’s New Year Request: Do a Good Deed Daily
Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.
Pope to Resume ‘Ad Limina’ Visits with World’s Bishops
For Pope Francis, the Year of Mercy will be followed by the Year of the “Ad Limina” Visits.
Saintly Photo of the Pope
Dear Editor: The Tablet’s photo of Pope Francis walking with World Youth Day pilgrims (Dec. 24-31) is the most poignant and uplifting of any pontifical picture I have ever seen, of any pope.