Tag: Pope Francis
‘Unspeakable cruelty’ of the Holocaust can’t be forgotten, pope says
Message to Simon Wiesenthal Center shows solidarity with group seeking to combat antisemitism, racism, and hate
Taiwan president informs Pope Francis about Chinese pressure
The Vatican is one of just 15 countries that has diplomatic ties with Taiwan and the only one in Europe
Pope considering visits to Timor-Leste, PNG and Indonesia, Muslim leader says
But the Vatican yet to confirm if such a papal trip will take place
Pope Francis puts forgiveness at forefront of health
Stress impacts both physical and spiritual wellbeing, pope tells congregation
Amid Pope Benedict book controversy, Vatican officials see need for rules...
Days before Pope Benedict abdicated, he scripted his own rules, investing himself with the title pope emeritus, deciding to continue to wear white and to live in the Vatican
‘God’s word cannot be enchained,’ pope says
Pope Francis said that even when St. Paul traveled to the heart of the Roman empire, he did not dilute his message
Pope names first woman to senior Vatican diplomatic post
Last year, Pope Francis also appointed four women as first female councilors for the Synod of Bishops
Retired Pope Benedict wants name removed from new book
Controversy over book on priestly celibacy has underscored the polarization between conservatives and progressives in the 1.3 billion-member Church
Number of South Korean Catholics spikes almost 50 percent in 20...
Growth attributed to a visit by Pope Francis to South Korea in 2014
Former pontiff’s book draws criticism, highlights problem of ‘two popes’
It's timing, giving the perception that a retired pope may be trying to influence the decision of a reigning pope, was debated by church commentators
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