Pope Francis urged three U.S. governors and a group of mayors from around the world to work with international partners in developing a “holistic” approach to climate action that reduces emissions and combats inequality.
Pope Francis urged three U.S. governors and a group of mayors from around the world to work with international partners in developing a “holistic” approach to climate action that reduces emissions and combats inequality.
NEW YORK – When Father Joseph Friend had about 20 seconds to greet Pope Francis near the end of a recent retreat for parish priests in Rome, he spoke about the work he does with immigrants in his community, to which he said the pontiff replied, “Continue to work with the immigrant, continue to work with them and love them!”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams described his May 10-11 trip to the Vatican — where he attended a conference and met with Pope Francis — as “something that was extremely dear to me.”
By The Tablet Staff PROSPECT HEIGHTS — On Saturday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Adams was attending the second edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, a conference at the Vatican organized by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation. Adams had an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican […]
Mayor Eric Adams will be traveling to the Vatican later this week, where he will meet with Pope Francis, City Hall officials confirmed on Monday, May 6.
Meeting members of the Swiss Guard, including 34 new recruits, Pope Francis thanked them for their dedication and generous service protecting the pope every day.
Pope Francis said that some universities are “too liberal” and do not place enough emphasis on forming their students into whole people.
In less than a month, Pope Francis will make his second journey outside Rome of the year. He will visit the Italian city of Verona, the setting of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” where he will participate in an event dedicated to promoting peace and meet with local clergy and youth.
The rusted wrought iron frame and grate of an old well became a garden of crocheted flowers inside the courtyard of the Giudecca women’s prison in Venice. The handmade garlands also adorned the archways’ brick columns and copper drainpipes.
Meeting with thousands of Italian grandparents and their children and grandchildren, Pope Francis insisted repeatedly, “Love makes us better.”