Paying homage to Hungary’s history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the notion that the country needed to insulate itself to protect its identity.
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Pope, Council Of Cardinals Look at Church Peacemaking Efforts
Seven weeks after announcing the new composition of his international Council of Cardinals, Pope Francis led a two-day meeting of the council focused on situations of conflict in the world and on progress in implementing his reform of the Roman Curia.
Humility, Prayer, Real Friendship Required for Evangelization, Say New Vatican Consultants
Two newly appointed Vatican consultants on evangelization told OSV News that prayer, humility and authentic friendship are key to spreading the Gospel, particularly among youth and young adults.
Pope Meets Ukrainian Prime Minister at Vatican
After a half-hour private meeting in the library of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis gave the prime minister of Ukraine a bronze plaque featuring a bird and a flower alongside the inscription, “Peace is a fragile flower.”
Senior Residence to Boost Affordable Green Housing
The Livonia C3 Senior Residence plans to offer 142 affordable rental apartments for seniors and formerly homeless adults in Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood.
Pope Decides Women Will Be Voting Members of Synod of Bishops
At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has decided.
Pope Appeals For End to Violence in Sudan
Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue.
Pope Francis Says He Plans to Visit Argentina Next Year
An Argentine journalist who recently met with Pope Francis has said the pope plans to return to his native country next year, and that the pontiff again came to the defense of his predecessor, St. John Paul II, in light of recent allegations from a former Italian mobster.
People In Poverty, Environment Face Toxic Realities That Demand United Action, Says Villanova Panel
Perhaps the strongest message to emerge from Villanova University’s April 18 Second Annual Anti-Poverty Symposium — “Unitas in Action: Fighting Poverty and Living Sustainably” — is that the intersection between poverty and environmental destruction is no coincidence. In the global chain of pollution and profit, poor communities are almost always adversely and disproportionately impacted.
Pope Calls for End to Culture of Waste, Indifference
The world needs new economic models that respect human dignity and protect creation, Pope Francis told an interfaith delegation from England.