In an online conversation with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Pope Francis stressed the importance of people and nations coming together to care for the environment and to put an end to global conflicts.
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Pope Francis’ new doctrine head: Heresy spreads when the church simply condemns
In an interview with La Civiltà Cattolica, Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández reflected on his mandate from Pope Francis to “promot[e] theological knowledge” rather than to correct “doctrinal errors.”
Posted inFaith, News
Bishop Strickland says he will not go voluntarily if asked to retire by Pope Francis
In an email, the East Texas bishop told RNS that he ‘cannot voluntarily abandon the flock that I have been given charge of as a successor of the apostles.’
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: Christians are called to get our hands dirty
So many people complain and say that everything is going wrong. But that’s not what the Christian is called to do; instead, he is called to deal with it, to get his or her hands dirty.
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Secrecy at the synod: Vatican explains media restrictions
Any limitations and rules regarding media access and communications during the upcoming Synod of Bishops are rooted in the “essence” of a synod, said the head of the synod’s communication committee.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Is opposition to the Synod (and Pope Francis) rooted in a mistrust of the Holy Spirit?
If you trust the Holy Spirit, there’s no reason to fear Pope Francis or the Synod.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Traveling to Mongolia with Pope Francis
On the premiere episode of this sixth season of “Inside the Vatican”Gerry and Colleen analyze the pope’s trip to the world’s most sparsely-populated country and the message he sought to deliver there.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Argentine priests celebrate reparation Mass after presidential candidate calls Pope Francis an ‘imbecile’
Presidential candidate Javier Milei has called Pope Francis an “imbecile who defends social justice,” “leftist son of a b* preaching communism,” and “the representative of the evil one.”
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Pope Francis: The grace of meeting a humble and joyful church in Mongolia
Pope Francis summarizes his trip to Mongolia and thanks Mongolian Catholics for their generous hospitality.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Ukrainian bishops tell Pope Francis his praise for Russian heritage was painful and disappointing
The Ukrainian bishops did not hold back during a nearly two-hour private audience with the pope.