Tag: Pope Francis
Pope calls on consecrated virgins to be ‘women of mercy’
There are an estimated 5,000 women around the world who formally belong to the Order of Virgins
Pope Francis issues decree to ensure transparency in Vatican contracts
Order imposes strict restrictions against conflict of interests, illegal competition agreements, and corruption
People more important than the economy, pope says about COVID crisis
The last time Pope Francis delivered his message and blessing from the window was March 1, before Italy imposed a lockdown
Pope Francis calls on Catholic charismatic groups to work for justice
Church needs to be alongside the poor as the world is about to face a post-pandemic era, pope says
Pope Francis stresses power of prayer ahead of Pentecost
Throughout history, righteous men and women of prayer have ceaselessly offered up intercession for the world, pope says
Pope Francis to lead worldwide prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayers seek intercession and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis reaffirms ‘irrevocable’ commitment to ecumenism
Second Vatican Council recognized that the movement for ecumenism had ‘arose by the grace of the Holy Spirit,’ pope says
Pope warns church institutions against self-absorption, elitism
He cautioned against elitist feelings among those who are part of organized church institutions whose main goal at times is to promote their own ‘oligarchic privileges’
Pope Francis’ Message to the Pontifical Mission Societies: Full Text
The full text of the Pope's Message to the Pontifical Mission Societies - May 21, 2020
Asian church leaders join pope’s call for care for creation
Pope expressed hope that people's commitment will help to create and strengthen constructive behaviors for the care of creation
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