Pope Francis asked the international community to “put a stop to the violence and oppression” after calling attention once again to the fate of persecuted Christians.
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There Is No ‘Typical’ Parish in the US
If Pope Francis were to have time on his U.S. visit in September to stop at “typical” parishes, it might take a week or two just to see a representative sample.
Expect Pope Francis to Affirm, Challenge Politicians
Flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner – two high-profile Catholic politicians – the visual of Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress will signal an evolving narrative.
New York Prepares For Francis
Since last week, New Yorkers and tourists in Midtown Manhattan have been gazing up at a smiling Pope Francis at one of New York’s busiest intersections. The 225-foot tall hand-painted billboard welcomes the pope, who will be in New York, Sept. 24-26.
Pope Will Allow Priests to Forgive Sin of Abortion
In an extraordinary gesture for the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has extended to priests worldwide the authority to absolve women for the sin of abortion.
Pope Holds ‘Virtual Town Hall’ on ABC
Pope Francis held a “virtual town hall” with Catholics in Chicago, Los Angeles and McAllen, Texas, in advance of his Sept. 22-27 visit to the U.S. The town hall was arranged by ABC News, which will air an hour-long version of its “20/20” newsmagazine called “Pope Francis & the People,” Sept. 4.
Pope Leads Prayers for The Care of Creation
Pope Francis prayed people would learn to contemplate God in the universe and protect life on the World Day of Care for Creation.
Preparing Way for Papal Visit
Members of the 90-voice Archdiocesan Papal Mass Choir rehearse at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hyattsville, Md.
House Limits Papal Seating
House members voted July 28 to limit the number of people allowed in the House Chamber Sept. 24 when Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress.
Immigrant Workers Building Pope’s Chair
North of New York, in two workshops 26 miles apart, teams of unlikely craftsmen are creating the altar, ambo and presider’s chair Pope Francis will use when he celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden Sept. 25.