Francis

Pope praises "courageous vocation” of those who care for sex abuse survivors

Francis meets members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, encourages them to continue “the work of protection and prevention”

March 7th, 2024 at 07:24 pm (Europe\Rome)

Migration and Europe's shared responsibility

The issue of immigration can no longer be faced without a dignified and coordinated political response

March 7th, 2024 at 12:43 pm (Europe\Rome)

Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in women's prison

Symbolically washing the feet of prisoners during the traditional Holy Week ceremony is one of Francis' personal initiatives dating back to before he became pope

March 6th, 2024 at 07:04 pm (Europe\Rome)

Catholic hospital attacked, situation in Haiti deteriorates further

Church people say the situation is “terrifying” as criminal gangs control airports, and public and private infrastructure, including "St. Francis de Sales" hospital in Port-au-Prince

March 6th, 2024 at 07:24 am (Europe\Rome)

Why Pope Francis wants no repeat of the German “Synodal Path”

The anger of the pope and the Vatican toward the German Catholic Church's synodal efforts is partly due to a difference in how one sees the decision-making autonomy of local bishops

March 5th, 2024 at 06:35 pm (Europe\Rome)

Pope names retired judge to investigate Quebec cardinal accused of sexual assault

A retired judge in the Canadian province of Quebec has been tapped by Pope France to investigate allegations that Cardinal Gérald Lacroix sexually abused a teenager in the 1980s

March 5th, 2024 at 06:35 pm (Europe\Rome)

The other Argentinian who is shaking up the Vatican

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez has been much criticized since becoming head of the Vatican doctrinal office, but he's a theologian who's long been favored by Pope Francis

March 4th, 2024 at 07:57 pm (Europe\Rome)

Pope reminds children they're “a source of joy” for the Church and world

Francis writes message to kids aged 6-12 in anticipation of the Catholic Church's first-ever "World Children's Day", which will take place in late May at the Vatican

March 4th, 2024 at 10:55 am (Europe\Rome)

Francis says "disarmament is a moral duty", urges ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

In one of his strongest addresses to date on the current Holy Land conflict, the pope calls for peace talks, release of Israeli hostages, and access to aid for Gaza's civilian population

March 4th, 2024 at 10:54 am (Europe\Rome)

Jihadists in Burkina Faso aim to "instill a spirit of vendetta"

Expert explains that jihadist groups deliberately target places of worship in Burkina Faso to "attack the religious harmony of this country, a prime example of coexistence"

March 4th, 2024 at 09:58 am (Europe\Rome)