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Pope Francis
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Is the Vatican misleading donors? Peter’s Pence, explained.
What is Peter’s Pence and how is it used?
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: World needs peacemakers, not empty words
The pope’s message was released at a Vatican news conference led by Cardinal Peter Turkson
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Care for priests and evangelization discussed during Midwest bishops’ meeting with Pope Francis
In their “ad limina” visit with the pope, the bishops from Ohio and Michigan discussed a wide variety of topics, including the sex abuse crisis and how that impacts the work of priests.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Cardinal Tagle will head the Vatican’s new top office. What does he bring to the job?
On “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts talk about what Cardinal Tagle will bring to his new position.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle to head Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
The congregation’s task has always been “the transmission and dissemination of the faith throughout the whole world.”
Posted inGoodNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis welcomes refugees to a new life in Italy
Since February 2016, Sant’Egidio has been able to bring 3,026 refugees into Europe using humanitarian corridors. Italy, thanks to the commitment of its episcopal conference and Protestant community, has welcomed the majority of the refugees brought in by Sant’Egidio, reaching a total of 2,448, most of them from Lebanon and Ethiopia.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
A boy dying of cancer wanted to be buried near Pope Francis. His wish came true.
In 2015, Francis had Tomasito laid to rest in the Teutonic cemetery in the Vatican, close to the place where St. Peter was executed.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis says he is ‘scandalized’ by anti-migrant rhetoric
A Jesuit who works for Jesuit Refugee Service in Thailand raised the question of ministry among migrants and refugees.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Rise in populism due to lack of listening and dialogue
In his off-the-cuff remarks, the pope highlighted the importance of listening.