Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Pope Francis Breaks His Silence on Nicaragua and Speaks Out Clearly from Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican

The Holy Father had not spoken out publicly about the situation in [Nicaragua] since 2018, including when the dictator Ortega expelled the Pope’s Nuncio from the country.

Aug 22, 2022 13:54

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Church and World•Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Cardinal Ouellet: There Is Not Enough Evidence to Open a Canonical Investigation for Sexual Aggression

Following new pertinent consultations, the Holy Father stated that there is not enough evidence to open a Canonical Investigation of Cardinal Ouellet for sexual aggression.

Aug 19, 2022 14:37

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis•Vatican City

The “Eventful” Audience of the Pope: A Swiss Guard Fainted in Front of Him and a Child Interrupted His Catechesis

Just a few minutes after the fright of the soldier’s fainting, another gasp of surprise was heard in the Hall, followed by applause: a child “circumvented” the Pope’s security, went up the stairs and stood next to him.

Aug 18, 2022 21:37

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope’s Next International Trip: Kazakhstan. Ecumenical and Diplomatic Challenges

Accepting the invitation of the Civil and Ecclesial Authorities, the Holy Father Francis will undertake the announced Apostolic Journey to Kazakhstan from September 13-15.

Aug 02, 2022 14:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Francis

“Children of a History to Preserve and Authors of a History Yet to Be Written”: The Pope’s Beautiful Homily in Canada on Grandparents

“Are we children and grandchildren capable of safeguarding this treasure that we have inherited? Do we remember the good teachings we have received? Do we talk to our elders, and take time to listen to them?”, the Pope asked in his homily in Canada on Tuesday, July 26.

Jul 28, 2022 00:42

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

“I Humbly Beg Forgiveness for the Evil Committed by So Many Christians Against the Indigenous Peoples,” Implored the Pope in Canada

After visiting a cemetery, the Holy Father met with Representatives of the Indigenous Peoples, in the presence of the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada, and asked thrice for forgiveness 

Jul 26, 2022 17:04

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope in Wheelchair Put on Plane to Canada: Pontiff Prays Angelus with Journalists and Remembers “Grandparents” of Consecrated Life 

“As a Religious, I also want to remember the elderly men and women religious, the “grandparents” of consecrated life: please, don’t hide them, they are the wisdom of a Religious Family; and may the new men and women religious, the novices, have contact with them,” said the Pontiff to journalists on the flight to Canada. 

Jul 25, 2022 14:21

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

Justin Trudeau Welcomes Pope in Edmonton. A Ceremony with Gestures but No Speeches

“I come among you to meet with the Indigenous Peoples. I hope, with God’s grace, that my penitential pilgrimage will contribute to the path of reconciliation already undertaken. Please accompany me with prayer,” said the Pontiff on Twitter.

Jul 25, 2022 14:15

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Rome•Testimonies

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz  on the Pope’s New Dispositions in a Letter to the Opus Dei: “We Accept Them Filially”

“Episcopal Ordination was not and is not necessary for the guidance of the Opus Dei. The Pope’s desire to stress the charismatic dimension of the Work invites us to reinforce the family environment with affection and trust,” says the Prelate in his letter

Jul 22, 2022 14:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Vatican City

Vatican on German Synodal Path: “A Wound to Ecclesial Communion and a Threat to the Unity of the Church” 

“It would not be permissible to initiate new structures or official doctrines in the dioceses –before an understanding agreed at the level of the universal Church–, which would represent a wound to ecclesial communion and a threat to the unity of the Church,” states the Holy See

Jul 22, 2022 14:36

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

Cardinal Kurt Koch on the Current State of Relations between the Pope and the Patriarch of Moscow

The meeting at Havana has already been instrumentalized by Moscow, in the fight with the Ecumenical Patriarch at the inter-Orthodox level. Despite this, it has not changed our relations with the Ecumenical Patriarchate,” says Cardinal Koch.

Jul 18, 2022 14:46

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Francis

The “Catholic” Pro-Abortion Biden and the Opinions of the Pope and of An American Bishop

The Position of the Pope in regard to the defense of human life is clear, something that has been a constant during his almost 10 years of Pontificate.

Jul 18, 2022 14:31

Jorge Enrique Mújica