A new report has found that Pope Francis’ favorability rating among American Catholics has fallen from 83% in 2021 to 75% in 2024, with those who view the pontiff unfavorably also saying he represents a change in the direction of the Church.
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Pope Plans to Travel to Asia in September, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis is planning to make the longest trip of his papacy in September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, the Vatican press office announced.
Pope Francis Condemns Culture That Views People with Disabilities as ‘Burdens’
Today’s “throwaway culture,” driven by “profit, efficiency and success,” marginalizes people with disabilities and threatens their God-given dignity, Pope Francis said.
Take Evil Seriously, Pope Francis Says at General Audience
While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said.
Professor Says Vatican Document on Human Dignity Can’t Align the Church With Liberals or Conservatives
As liberals and conservatives applaud or denounce the Vatican’s new document on human dignity for its stance on particular issues, Catholic moral theologians instead highlight the consistency with which the issues are addressed, and the adherence to Church teaching exhibited.
On Easter, Pope Asks Christ to ‘Roll Away’ the Stones of War Worldwide
Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said.
Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Women During Holy Thursday Mass
Pope Francis on Holy Thursday washed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Roman prison — notably including no men in the ritual — telling inmates to never tire of asking for God’s forgiveness.
On Palm Sunday, Pope Prays People Open Hearts to God, Quell All Hatred
Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday.
Vatican Says Women Deacons, Not Celibacy, on Docket for Synod
Organizers of Pope Francis’ ongoing Synod of Bishops on Synodality announced March 14 that 10 different working groups had been formed in the Roman Curia to address specific topics that came out of last year’s session.
Top Vatican Aide Backs Pope, Warns of Nuclear Escalation in Ukraine
In an interview with Italian media, Vatican Secretary of State Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin defended Pope Francis’ recent controversial remarks suggesting that Ukraine step back and be open to negotiations in its ongoing war with Russia.