‘Hope Is Possible.’ Pope Francis Joins Religious Leaders in Mongolia to Promote Harmony
Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups.
Pope Says ‘Backward’ U.S. Conservatives Have Replaced Faith With Ideology
Francis has previously acknowledged the criticism directed at him from some U.S. conservatives, once quipping that it was an “honor” to be attacked by Americans.
Amid Climate Change Concerns, Pope Francis Says He Is Updating His ‘Green’ Encyclical
The pope made the announcement while addressing the need for human rights protections in Europe.
For Clergy Abuse Survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s Protest That Offended So Many Was Brave and Prophetic
O’Connor, 56, passed away Wednesday at her home in southeast London.
Biden To Meet With Pope’s Ukraine Peace Envoy, With the Plight of Children Top of Cardinal’s Agenda
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden would meet with Zuppi on Tuesday to “discuss the widespread suffering caused by Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine."
Father Martin Hopes To Bring LGBTQ Voices in Synodal Discussions
The Rev. James Martin, an advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the church, has been tapped by Pope Francis to attend the synod.
Vatican Confirms Synod Topics Will Address Questions of LGBTQ+ and Women Deacons
The document addresses inclusivity toward LGBTQ+ faithful, the issue of female ordination, and welcoming toward divorced, remarried, or polygamous couples.
Doomed or Sign of Hope? Pope Francis’ Mission for Peace in Ukraine Is Underway
Cardinal Mateo Zuppi returned from Kyiv on Tuesday where he was sent by the pope to promote a just peace in Ukraine.
Vatican Takes Climate Activists to Court on Laudato Si’ Anniversary
The trial takes place on the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical promoting the care of creation and the environment.
Catholic, Coptic Orthodox Popes Offer Joint Vatican Blessing
In welcoming Tawadros, the Coptic Orthodox patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt, Francis recalled that Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the first meeting between a Catholic and Coptic Orthodox pope.