A prominent Ukrainian academic, who recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, said the pontiff has tasked a handful of cardinals to study the topic of “just war” in light of the current conflict with Russia.
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Pope Francis to Miss Feast of Corpus Christi Due to Lingering Knee Trouble
According to a statement from the Vatican, the Pope will not be able to celebrate Mass on Thursday, June 16, the feast of Corpus Christi.
Surrogacy, Pornography Both Threaten Human Dignity, Pope Says
Pornography is a danger to public health, and it threatens the dignity of all men and women, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Knee Troubles Force Cancellation of July Trip to Africa
Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office.
Brief Biographies of the 21 Churchmen Who Will be Made Cardinals Aug. 27
Here are brief biographies of each of the 21 churchmen Pope Francis will induct into the College of Cardinals Aug. 27.
Catholic Environmental Activists in Africa Take a Day to Clean the Earth
Catholic environmental activists participating in the Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa matched their words with actions, mounting cleanup efforts and educational programs as part of the observance of World Environment Day.
Pope Praises Wrinkles, Criticizes Obsession With Looking ‘Forever Young’
Why are the elderly unappreciated and seen as useless when they carry so much wisdom about life and can open the door to God’s tenderness, Pope Francis asked.
‘Napalm Girl’ Shares Christ During 50th Anniversary of Iconic Photo
In 1972, Phan Thị Kim Phúc, then age 9, was horribly disfigured by a napalm strike on her village in South Vietnam. A famous photo of her fleeing the carnage, naked, left her feeling ashamed and isolated. She contemplated suicide. But now, 50 years later, she rejoices in the truth that “God had a plan.”
Pope Francis Says He’s Still Considering Possible Trip to Ukraine
Sitting in a wheelchair in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis allowed himself to be grilled by a group of youngsters, including one who asked when he would go to Ukraine “to save all the children who are suffering there.”
Pope Francis Prays for Victims, Country After Church Attack Kills Dozens in Nigeria
Pope Francis expressed his concern Sunday for a deadly shooting at a Catholic church in Nigeria on the feast of Pentecost that left somewhere between 25 and 50 people dead. The pope said he was praying for “the victims and the country.”