When President Joe Biden and Pope Francis meet on Friday, some U.S. immigration advocates hope the pontiff can plant seeds for change in U.S. immigration policy.
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Pope May Go to Canada as Part of Reconciliation Process, Vatican Says
Pope Francis is willing to travel to Canada as part of “the long-standing pastoral process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,” the Vatican press office said.
Popes and Presidents: Biden is 14th U.S. President to Visit Vatican
Pope Francis is scheduled to welcome Biden to the Vatican at noon Oct. 29, soon after the president arrives in Italy to participate in the G-20 Summit, which will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and global health, the global economy and climate change.
Pope Francis Sends Video to City Of Mosul, Praying for ‘Friendship Among the People’
“I remember the destroyed Churches … May the Lord help everyone to rebuild this city!” The Holy Father said.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs Honored To Be Appointed to Papal Academy
World-renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs said he vows to do his “utmost to contribute” to the “path-breaking work” of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) after his appointment to the academy was announced on Oct. 25.
Controversy Surrounds Flag Confiscation in St. Peter’s Square
Many were shocked on Sunday when the Vatican police forced a group of 15 Cuban demonstrators to put down their Cuban flags at the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. Although political manifestations have always been banned at the event, pilgrims often bring flags, hoping Pope Francis will make mention of their country.
Pope Francis Confirms Greece-Cyprus Trip, Says 2022 May Bring Congo, Hungary, and Oceania
In an interview with an Argentine news site, Pope Francis confirmed travel plans for the end of this year and spoke of several international gatherings of world leaders, including the upcoming G20 summit in Rome and the COP26 gathering in Glasgow.
Pope Calls for an End to Forcing Migrants Back to Unsafe Countries
Pope Francis denounced the “inhuman violence” waged against migrants, refugees and other displaced peoples in Libya, and called for an end to sending people back to unsafe countries.
‘What is Love?’ Pope, Other Elders Share Stories for Netflix
Pope Francis, Martin Scorsese, Jane Goodall and a group of less famous “over 70s” talk to young filmmakers about love in the first episode of a four-part documentary available worldwide on Netflix on Christmas Day.
Catholic Health Care Must Always Choose Patients Over Profits, Pope Francis Says
A person’s wealth or lack thereof should not be the determining factor when it comes to receiving health care, Pope Francis said.