What is Pope Francis’ opinion on the death penalty? Full text in new book

Aug 19, 2024 17:51

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Pope Francis met Dale Recinella

Lauren Sánchez offered a glimpse into the meeting through her social media, expressing the couple’s deep honor at being received by the Pontiff.

At the end of the Marian prayer, the Pope greeted various groups of pilgrims from Brazil, Italy, and Poland

In the Courts of Three Popes By Mary Ann Glendon (Image, 2024)

Pope Francis

Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

To Participants in the General Chapters of the following Institutes: Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationists), Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Most Holy in the Temple, Society of the Sacred Heart, Dominican Missionary Sisters of St. Sixtus

Aug 12, 2024 17:34

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, August 11, 2024

Aug 11, 2024 19:29

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Despite the criticisms, the majority of Catholics in East Timor await Pope Francis’ arrival enthusiastically; he is the second Pontiff to visit the country after John Paul II’s visit in 1989. This visit is framed in the 25th anniversary of East Timor’s Independence, in which the Catholic Church played a fundamental role in the fight for human rights.

Aug 11, 2024 08:19

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Local Church•Pope Francis

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been the scene of repeated attacks against churches and other religious minorities, such as the Ahmadiyya Muslims.

Aug 11, 2024 08:10

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Islam•Pope Francis

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

Speech of the Pope to representatives of the Association of the Afghan Community in Italy.

Aug 08, 2024 18:22

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Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

What is Pope Francis’ opinion on the death penalty? Full text in new book

Pope Francis Meets with Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos

What attitudes should we have before the miracle of the Eucharist? Pope Francis explains

Pope Francis expels founder of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae from Sodalitium

In An Interview, Pope Francis Talks About How Demanding It Is to Be Pope, His Dream to Go to China and How He Handles Criticisms

Pope Francis Promotes Sustainability With A New Solar Plant for The Vatican

The Papal Court and the Future of the Church

Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»