Tag: Pope Francis
New public associations of faithful require written Vatican approval
The new rule follows a change made to canon law that required a Vatican approval before establishing a new religious institute
Papal nuncio to Manila asks Filipinos to pray for Pope Francis’...
Pope Francis said the elderly must accept their physical limitations, noting that he now has to walk with a cane
Pope Francis says Catholic marriage preparation is a ‘duty of justice’
The pope said there is a concern that if marriage preparation is superficial, couples will run the risk of celebrating a null marriage
Pope Francis describes Russia’s use of mercenaries in Ukraine as ‘monstrous’
“While we see the ferocity, the cruelty of Russian troops, we must not forget the real problems if we want them to be solved”
Pope Francis: No Christian is exempt from aiding the poor
Pope Francis warned Catholics against laxity and inconsistent behavior with regard to the poor
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us ‘to live with others and...
Pope Francis encouraged people to think about “good, generous, gentle” people they have met
Indonesian official formally invites Pope Francis for visit
“We would like to invite Your Holiness to witness ... diversity in Indonesia," said Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas
Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’
The pope said that when old age is seen from the correct perspective, it has “a unique beauty”
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
A telegram sent on the pope’s behalf said that he was praying “for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence”
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The last time that Pope Francis summoned the cardinals to an extraordinary consistory was on Feb. 12-13, 2015