The emeritus pope Benedict XVI has suffered a decline in health, Pope Francis said today at the end of his general audience. He asked for prayers for the 95-year-old former pontiff.
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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says on Christmas
Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s message inviting people to pay less attention to presents and more to prayer,.
Posted inFaith, Pope Francis Homilies
Pope Francis: Rediscover the meaning of Christmas in the manger
‘Why is the manger so important? Because it is the sign, and not by chance, of Christ’s coming into this world. It is how he announces his coming.’
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: What religious orders can learn from the Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik’s abuse case
“It is really important for [religious orders] to set the story straight immediately and to reveal all the known facts in a case.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis compares Roman Curia to the Prodigal Son’s ‘elder brother’ in annual address
Pope Francis’ message to the Roman Curia has often been challenging, even provocative, and this year’s address was no exception.
Posted inFaith, Letters
‘The call to priesthood comes from God, not from one’s body parts’: Reactions to Pope Francis’ comments on women’s ordination
A number of responses to Pope Francis’ interview with five representatives of America Media on Nov. 22, 2022 centered on the question of women’s ordination and women’s roles in the church. Here are five responses.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis summarizes his catechesis on discernment: Don’t do it alone.
In his final general audience on the theme of discernment, Pope Francis says, “The goal of discernment is to recognize the salvation God is working in my life.”
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Pope Francis reveals he signed resignation letter in case of medical impairment
Pope Francis said he wrote a resignation letter in 2013, his first year in office, to be used in case he became physically or mentally impaired and unable to fulfill the duties of the papacy.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Pope Francis puts Matteo Ricci on path to sainthood
The great Jesuit missionary to China, Matteo Ricci, was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis today, the first step on the path to canonization.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Argentina vs. France: Whom should Catholics root for in the World Cup final?
France has long been known as “the eldest daughter of the church.” Argentina is the home of Pope Francis. What’s a Catholic to do?