Tag: Pope Francis
Pope’s February prayer intention: For parishes to be open communities
In his prayer intention video for February, Pope Francis asks parishes to truly be communities: places of listening and welcome whose...
Pope at Angelus: ‘Poor in spirit’ requires us to overcome throwaway culture
Pope Francis prayed the traditional Marian prayer of the Angelus on Sunday, and reflected on the first and fundamental Beatitude: “Blessed...
Pope: more than ever today the world needs the Good News of peace
Pope Francis releases his message for World Mission Day 2023 and urges the faithful to join in bringing the Gospel to today’s broken world following the example of the disciples on the way to Emmaus.
Pope sends greetings for Lunar New Year
Pope Francis offers warm greetings to those celebrating Lunar New Year in Asia, and expresses his closeness to those suffering from the pandemic.
Pope moves laywoman and 5 others closer to sainthood
Pope Francis approves decrees moving six people closer to sainthood, with the new Venerables hailing from Italy and Spain, including a laywoman, a religious sister and four priests.
Pope to Buddhists: Dialogue can foster ecological conversion
Pope Francis greets a delegation of Buddhists from Cambodia, and encourages interreligious dialogue as a way to cultivate ecological responsibility.