Tag: Pope Francis

He called for a spiritual renewal among members of ecclesial movements, encouraging them to embrace humility and service

Drawing on familiar themes of his pontificate, Francis warned against pursuing worldly goods and fame at the cost of the dignity of others

He described the grim realities of children forced to work in inhumane conditions, such as scavenging in garbage dumps

Francis added that “the Holy Spirit, who inspired the Scriptures … also makes them perennially living and active.”

The pope returned to the topic of the admission of men “with homosexual tendencies to seminaries, reiterating the need to welcome them

"Let us ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in need promptly and without obstacles," said Pope Francis.

“If we let ourselves be conditioned by the quest for pleasure, power, money, or consensus, we become slaves to these things"

The Pope pointed out that the training received at seminary is not sufficient to navigate the complexities of modern society. 

"We are now faced with a debt crisis that mainly affects the countries of the Global South, generating misery and distress"

Pope Francis said the exploitation of the poor, the weak, and the environment by those richer and stronger is also a misuse of freedom