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.
Pope Francis
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.
Petitions Welcomed at Diocesan Prayer Site
A new Internet portal seeks to build a community of prayer by encouraging people to share their prayer intentions with local religious and pray for one another online. Prayer intentions can be submitted on the diocesan website by going to: dioceseofbrooklyn.org/prayforme/.
Follow Papal Trip to Africa
From Nov. 25 to 30, Pope Francis is visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic. Follow the visit’s major liturgies on NET-TV.
Watch the Pope on NET
Pope Francis will make his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa, Nov. 25-30. On Nov. 29 and 30, he is scheduled to visit the Central African Republic. Because of the time difference, NET-TV will tape the major activities of the papal trip and broadcast them during the day.
‘Faithful Citizenship’ Is Re-approved by Bishops
The U.S. bishops adopted a revised version of their quadrennial statement on political responsibility, but not without questions being raised by some bishops who said it should better reflect Catholic social teaching.
Pope: No Justification for Terrorist Attack
Using God’s name to try to justify violence and murder is “blasphemy,” Pope Francis said Nov. 15 speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris.
Pope Gives Interview to A Homeless Reporter
Inundated with requests from major media outlets around the world, Pope Francis chose to sit down for an interview with a homeless man who makes his living selling newspapers in Netherlands.
Pope Advises New Bishop to Give Short Homilies
Ordaining a Rome pastor and seminary spiritual director as an auxiliary bishop of Rome, Pope Francis pleaded with him to be merciful and to give short, clear homilies.