Pope Francis endorsed a recent U.N. resolution on peace in Syria and expressed “deep appreciation” to the international community for reaching an agreement.
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No One Should Be Alone at Christmas
A British department store is creating a buzz this Christmas after teaming with Age UK, a charity for senior citizens, to raise funds and awareness of the scourge of loneliness among the elderly today.
Pope’s Mexican Trip to Highlight Marginalized
Pope Francis will visit marginalized communities in Mexico to bring hope to a country suffering from crime, corruption and inequality during his Feb. 12-17 trip.
Pope: Combat Poverty And Climate Change
Heads of states at the U.N. climate change conference in Paris must do everything possible to mitigate the effects of both climate change and poverty “for the good of our common home,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Begins Jubilee Year Of Mercy
On a cloudy, damp morning, Pope Francis’ voice echoed in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica: “Open the gates of justice.” With five strong thrusts, the pope pushed open the Holy Door, a symbol of God’s justice, which he said will always be exercised “in the light of his mercy.”
Thrill of Seeing the Pope
Dear Editor: I just wanted to share a moment of unbelievable joy in my heart and soul about Pope Francis’ visit to Central Park in New York City
From Africa, Francis Delivers Global Message
The image of an inverted pyramid where leaders minister to people is how Pope Francis sees the Church. His trip to Africa shows this is how he views the world. After Kenya and Uganda the pope defied security worries and put his own personal safety at risk in order to travel to the war zone of the Central African Republic (CAR) as an “apostle of hope.”
Pope in Africa Continues Frank Talk
The Pope used his first full day in Africa to deliver some direct messages: the first to clergy and religious and the second to world leaders.
Communion with All Creation
(Third in a series) WRITING THIS SERIES of columns on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’,” has provided for me something similar to a course on Christian spirituality. The Holy Father’s vision is simultaneously challenging and inspiring, profound and yet accessible.
Pope Flies to Africa Willing to Take Risks for Peace
NAIROBI, Africa – “The only thing I am worried about are the mosquitos, have you brought your spray?” Pope Francis joked with reporters on board the flight to Africa today.