“We carry in our hearts the pain of the acts of terrorism that in these last days have caused numerous victims.”
Pope Francis
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis condemns “the blind violence” of terror attack in Barcelona
The pope denounced the attack as “a grave offence against the Creator.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis expresses ‘great concern’ at Barcelona terror attack
A van drove into a pedestrian zone killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 80 others.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis entrusts to Mary victims of disasters, conflict and social tension on the Assumption
After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Assumption, the pope asked Mary to obtain “for everyone consolation and a future of serenity and harmony.”
Posted inFaith, News
Reports that Pope Francis wanted to go to El Salvador to canonize Oscar Romero are false
The reports were sourced to a fake Facebook page.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Cling to Jesus, not horoscopes or fortunetellers
“Faith is not an escape from life’s problems but sustains it along the journey and gives it meaning,” Pope Francis said.
Posted inFaith, News
Vatican official hints at unofficial agreement with China on bishops
“The real thing is that at this moment China and (the) pope have a very good relation,” said Argentine Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, chancellor of the pontifical academies of Sciences and of Social Sciences.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope prays for Christian victims of violent attacks in Africa
The pope led pilgrims in praying a Hail Mary for the victims of the attacks at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Nigeria and at a mission in Gambo, Central African Republic.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: I’m saddened by ‘perfect’ Catholics who despise others
God did not choose perfect people to form his church, but rather sinners who have experienced his love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
A God worthy of belief
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