Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting older people to contribute to building a better world.
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Leave Behind Personal Securities to Follow God More Closely, Pope Francis Says
A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said.
Sick Must Be Cared For In Body and Soul, Pope Francis Says
Caring for the sick means not only healing the wounds of the body but also those that afflict the soul, Pope Francis said.
Holy Year 2025 Should ‘Fan Flame of Hope’ After Pandemic, Pope Francis Says
The Holy Year 2025 should focus on “restoring a climate of hope and trust” after the coronavirus pandemic and helping people repair their relationships with God, with each other and with the Earth, Pope Francis said.
Outgoing Louisville Archbishop: Bishops Can Disagree, But Should Do So Civilly
When Archbishop Joseph Kurtz arrived in Louisville more than 14 years ago he began a routine of spending a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday every month at the archdiocesan Gethsemani monastery to connect with its Trappist community, slow down, and reflect.
In World Sick Day Message, Pope Says Progress Must Never Trump Care
Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI Has Full Support of Pope Francis, Aide Says
Pope Francis was among those showing their support for retired Pope Benedict XVI, sending his predecessor “a beautiful letter,” according to the former pope’s secretary.
Pope Francis to Priests: Don’t Remain ‘Barricaded in the Sacristy’
Priests must not shut themselves into small-knit cliques but instead open themselves to the world and make God’s love reach everyone, Pope Francis said.
Men Must Join Fight Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis Says
Male-female relationships based on “discrimination and submission” lead to the exploitation and humiliation of thousands of women and girls each year, Pope Francis said.
Louisville, Ky., Archbishop Retires; Pope Francis Names Black Bishop as Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, and appointed as his successor Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux in southeastern Louisiana.