Tag: Pope Francis

"I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor and the necessities of the people”

Pope Francis prays that Japanese society "will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence”

“Since the (Vatican-China) deal was reached, things have gone from bad to worse for Catholics in China,” said a women's rights advocate

Pope Francis said he was “open to giving [women] an opportunity" and wanted to open things “up a bit”

Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 others

The Vatican-China agreement was first signed in September 2018 and then renewed for another two years in October 2020

“I ask: Is it legitimate, is it right, to eliminate a human life to resolve a problem?” Pope Francis said

He joked, “I’m still alive!” when asked how he was doing

“Do we do it with a fraternal spirit and style or in the manner of the world with prominence, competitiveness, and efficiency?” he asked

"A war may be just, there is the right to defend oneself. But we need to rethink the way that the concept is used nowadays”